Education-Related Leads for Friday May 7, 2010

Hi,
Here are some leads for today.

Education:

• Instructional Designer, Philadelphia
• Content Manager for Encyclopedia.com, Chicago
  

• I don't have a web link for this one, it was posted on LinkedIn.com for the K-12 Technology Group: Editor, Children’s Fiction, Southern California (details below)
  

Job Title: Editor- Children’s Fiction
Location: Southern California

Job Description/Major Responsibilities:
• Assist Editorial Director in developing the publishing plan, from conceptualization through publication to meet company goals to provide products for the children’s fictional book market.
• Conceptualize and develop products to be delivered via various technology platforms for interactive classroom learning experiences.
• Create products to be used with interactive whiteboards/SMART Boards.
• Work with Editor-in-Chief to acquire manuscripts for fictional publications.
• Work with authors of selected manuscripts for editing and expansion purposes.
• Review manuscript submissions and makes recommendations regarding publication.
• Identify market needs and maintain an up-to-date awareness of trends and issues in education.
• Make presentations on behalf of the company at trade shows, trainings, etc.
• Communicate with customers and sales and marketing personnel regarding product content and use.

Required Skills and Experience:
• 3 years of editorial experience in children’s fictional material.
• Experience developing products and materials for the K-12 marketplace a plus.
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.
• Strong writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to use typical software programs used by publishing companies.
• Ability to present information both clearly and creatively.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Good oral and written communication skills including ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with authors and colleagues.
• Problem-solving skills to deal effectively with situations requiring in-depth analysis.
• Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgment to meet company objectives.
• BA or BS.

For consideration, please send resume to Lisas@ren-network.com

OTHER:

• Publishing Support Specialist, Wash. D.C.
• Webinar Editor, San Fran. area
• Write Website Articles, Seattle
• Translation Editor (Spanish), NYC

Good luck!
-Beth