Assistant Editor Job at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, IL

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  • Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Role: Assistant/Associate Editor

Encyclopædia Britannica is a global educational publisher with products that promote knowledge and learning. We provide timely, relevant, and trustworthy information and instructional products used in schools, universities, homes, libraries, and workplaces throughout the world. Britannica's mission is the same today as it's been since its first encyclopedia was published in 1768: to create products that inspire confidence, with content people can trust.

Location : Chicagoland, hybrid

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a branch of the natural sciences
  • 3+ years of experience writing and editing content for elementary or middle school
  • 3+ years of experience working on digital curriculum products or recent experience teaching science at the elementary or middle level
  • Experience with curriculum development a plus

Skills & Knowledge: Excellent English language and writing skills, including rewriting; proficiency in editing, especially of material written for children; familiarity with copy editing; expertise in following curriculum standards; flexibility; willingness to pivot to new projects as needed

Responsibilities:

  • Writes, edits, and reviews reference articles on all areas of science for a middle-school audience.
  • Reviews the work of other editors and contributors and recommends action to be taken.
  • Helps plan and review curriculum features, including interactives and other media.
  • Helps plan new curriculum products.
  • Works with media departments to commission new art, revise existing images, and choose new photographs.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Other information :

A cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document.

Encyclopædia Britannica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcome.

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