W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Job Description
W. W. Norton is seeking an editor for digital and print textbooks společné higher education courses. The editor will be responsible for acquisitions of new titles and development of new editions for a list that includes successful undergraduate texts in introductory biology, microbiology, and immunology and related subfields. This is a highly collaborative role that requires leadership, critical thinking, and complex problem‑solving skills. The biology editor will work closely with authors, media editors, marketers, and specialists on the team as well as UX designers, engineers, product managers, business analysts, media producers, and production managers to create distinctive products. Working in the Science Editorial group also offers regular opportunities to learn, grow professionally, and foster innovation by sharing ideas with colleagues working in other disciplines. This position will report to the Editor in Chief, Science.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Understanding the undergraduate biology course markets in college publishing and the diverse, evolving needs of instructors and students.
An interest in digital publishing generally and in best practices for solving course challenges with digital content and tools.
Recruiting, acquiring, and communicating with authors and other content contributors for a variety of print and digital editorial projects.
Planning, developing, and implementing revision plans for successful titles.
Soliciting feedback from the instructors and students and incorporating this เช่น current and future editorial projects.
Collaborating closely with colleagues in the digital media, project editorial, design, and production groups to ensure quality and timeliness of materials.
With the help of an editorial assistant, closely monitoring projects at all stages of editorial development and production.
Professionally interacting with authors, college faculty, and vendors, and effectively communicating ideas to colleagues including the college departmental editorial board and the advertising and marketing departments.
Clearly and compellingly presenting biology course materials to the Norton sales team and to faculty on campus, at focus groups, and at academic conferences. Providing support for the sales effort.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
At least five years of prior experience in college publishing or comparable experience, with a strong understanding of the relevant college course markets.
Highly disciplined and self‑motivated.
Ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize.
Strong interest in understanding the teaching and learning needs of college professors and students.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive and innovative in a changing environment.
Organized and detail‑oriented, handling daily activities with accuracy and minimal mistakes.
Willingness and ability to travel moderately; editors must be willing and able to travel several times per year throughout the United States and Canada for academic conferences, sales conferences, recruiting authors, and meeting with adopters.
Employment eligibility to work with W. W. Norton &sorting Company in the US is required.
Must be able to work three days each week from Norton's New York City headquarters.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual compensation for this position is $80,000-$95,000.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July.
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit‑sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer.
Disability and life insurance.
FMLA, parental and other leave.
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs).
Company‑provided laptop.
Employee discounts on Norton books.
Limited matching of employee donations to select non‑profit organizations.
All policies and benefits described are subject to ｜change at any time.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Understanding the undergraduate biology course markets in college publishing and the diverse, evolving needs of instructors and students.
An interest in digital publishing generally and in best practices for solving course challenges with digital content and tools.
Recruiting, acquiring, and communicating with authors and other content contributors for a variety of print and digital editorial projects.
Planning, developing, and implementing revision plans for successful titles.
Soliciting feedback from the instructors and students and incorporating this เช่น current and future editorial projects.
Collaborating closely with colleagues in the digital media, project editorial, design, and production groups to ensure quality and timeliness of materials.
With the help of an editorial assistant, closely monitoring projects at all stages of editorial development and production.
Professionally interacting with authors, college faculty, and vendors, and effectively communicating ideas to colleagues including the college departmental editorial board and the advertising and marketing departments.
Clearly and compellingly presenting biology course materials to the Norton sales team and to faculty on campus, at focus groups, and at academic conferences. Providing support for the sales effort.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
At least five years of prior experience in college publishing or comparable experience, with a strong understanding of the relevant college course markets.
Highly disciplined and self‑motivated.
Ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize.
Strong interest in understanding the teaching and learning needs of college professors and students.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive and innovative in a changing environment.
Organized and detail‑oriented, handling daily activities with accuracy and minimal mistakes.
Willingness and ability to travel moderately; editors must be willing and able to travel several times per year throughout the United States and Canada for academic conferences, sales conferences, recruiting authors, and meeting with adopters.
Employment eligibility to work with W. W. Norton &sorting Company in the US is required.
Must be able to work three days each week from Norton's New York City headquarters.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual compensation for this position is $80,000-$95,000.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July.
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit‑sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer.
Disability and life insurance.
FMLA, parental and other leave.
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs).
Company‑provided laptop.
Employee discounts on Norton books.
Limited matching of employee donations to select non‑profit organizations.
All policies and benefits described are subject to ｜change at any time.
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