Editor (Project) - Social Studies

Location: Columbus, OH 43240Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/ProjectOccupations : Editing & Proofreading Life at McGraw-Hill Compensation > Benefits > Work/Life > Professional Growth Development > Global Opportunities > Media Center Hear what our people have to say about working at The McGraw-Hill Companies. View testimonials > Find out what impact you could have today at The McGraw-Hill Companies. View video > McGraw-Hill Related Links www.mcgraw-hill.com > McGraw-Hill Education > Standard & Poor's > BusinessWeek > Platts > McGraw-Hill Construction > Aviation Week > McGraw-Hill Broadcasting > J.D. Power and Associates > Join a Talent Network Build a relationship with our hiring team for future opportunities. Sign up now > Editor (Project) - Social Studies The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and McGraw-Hill Broadcasting. We are committed to a new digital evolution, a far-reaching global impact, and developing and retaining the talent needed for us to achieve these goals.At The McGraw-Hill Companies, our diverse range of resources — human resources — allows us to impact capital markets and economies worldwide. In fact, it is the distinct combination of talents, experiences, backgrounds, ideas, and opinions of each employee that makes our business success possible. And it is how we will build on your potential both personally and professionally. If you strive to impact the lives of countless individuals everywhere, begin by adding your unique perspective to ours. The McGraw-Hill Companies is one of the world's leading providers of information services and publishers of educational, business and professional informationThe McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's and BusinessWeek.   McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions.   Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an opening for an Editor for Social Studies to work on a contractual basis.   Responsibilities: Assist in the planning and development of instructional materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, and other print and electronic ancillary materials programs. Develop and edit manuscript for content, accuracy, reading level, grammar, style, and length. Identify problem areas in content and recommend solutions. Assist in the development of project schedules, and maintain and meet all intermediate and final schedules; inform project editor or editorial manager if circumstances prevent meeting deadlines. Coordinate and oversee the work of outside freelancers or vendors to provide supplemental editorial assistance. Work closely with marketing, production, design, and manufacturing to ensure that market requirements, project schedules, and goals are met. Must be detail oriented and able to edit a variety of materials in a timely manner. Communicate with fellow team members about project progress, and develop solutions to address issues. Work as a team player to meet all intermediate and final schedules. Required: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of three years of editorial experience. A minimum of two years of publishing experience. Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication skills which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing and grammar. Organizational, and time management proficiencies are also a must.  Proficiency in  Microsoft Office products is required.  Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.  Desired: Classroom teaching experience. Educational publishing experience. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer.   Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 10% Copyright 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Subject to Terms of Use. Read our Privacy Noticeonline. We are an equal opportunity employer.