Executive Editor - Occupational Trade & Technical Education

Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367Status: Full Time, EmployeeOccupations : Editing & Proofreading;General/Other: Editorial/Writing 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 > Executive Editor - Occupational Trade & Technical Education 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.   Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an immediate opening for an Executive Editor for Occupational Trade & Technical Education in Woodland Hills, CA.   Responsibilities: Identify market needs and propose new product ideas as it relates to Occupations, Trade & Technical Education in collaboration with editorial management, outside consultants, authors, sales, marketing, design, production, and outside developers. As part of department management team, develop Occupations, Trade & Technical Education programs that meet current and future marketing needs and address customer needs (teachers, administrators, students, and parents). Review product content to ensure it meets guidelines and specifications. Manage editorial development of projects to ensure product quality, consistency, and accuracy and adherence to product plan. Supervise editorial teams and identify training needs to ensure that team members are appropriately trained and debriefed of project responsibilities. Propose solutions for immediate and long-term project staffing needs and evaluate quality and cost of outside writing/editorial vendors. Ensure that products are published on schedule and on budget. Work with other departments as needed, including production, design, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and other editorial teams, to plan and develop effective schedules, guidelines, and procedures to ensure successful publication. Required: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of seven years of editorial experience. A minimum of five years of publishing experience. Project management experience. A minimum of two years of experience with planning, scheduling, budgeting, supervising staff and vendors, negotiating. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). Excellent organizational and communication skills.  Desired: Master's degree. Educational publishing experience. Content knowledge. Classroom teaching experience. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 20% Copyright 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Subject to Terms of Use. Read our Privacy Noticeonline. We are an equal opportunity employer.