**Editorial Manager**
**Description**
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible\. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re\-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe\.We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better\. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small\.
The Editorial Manager will directly manage approximately 5 to 6 direct reports, including content services, proofreading, and copy editing\.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively leads the team, including excellence at establishing role clarity, goal alignment, KPIs, motivating and developing people, process delineation and improvement, and instilling a high degree of customer\-service mindset and practice within of the budget and time frame\.
Builds and maintains effective long\-term relationships and a high level of satisfaction with all levels of the client organization
Meets demand for the organization's products and services by developing and implementing standard processes and escalation paths to meet customer needs
Conducts regular status and strategy meetings with a\) the Pearson team, and b\) the customer’s various user groups and management teammates in order to understand their needs and link them to the organization's delivery of creative and editorial services\.
Implement actions and workarounds to mitigate project risk to meet the time lines and content needs of the customer groups\.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience with instructional materials development or in an editorial capacity within educational publishing
Experience in education preferred
Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience with AP style and the use of in\-house style guides; strong team\-building skills; and strong leadership skills
In\-depth understanding of print and digital production processes and workflows
Ability to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities; must be able to set relevant priorities on a daily basis
Proficiency with technology and technology applications, including MS Office Suite \(Word, Excel, and Power Point\) and Adobe Acrobat Professional
Ability to anticipate and address potential problems that may affect quality and/or workflow
Ability to develop staff and improve productivity through goal\-setting, coaching, delegating, training, and regular performance evaluation
Ability to form relationships with customers, including being responsive and empathetic to customers needs
Solid work ethic, self\-discipline, persistence, and ability to work independently and in a team
Multitasking, organizational, and time\-management skills
Ability to motivate and lead diverse teams to achieve unified outcomes
Successfully prioritize projects, initiatives, and workloads to best meet the needs of the client
Personable, approachable, authentic demeanor
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**Primary Location:** US\-TX\-Irving
**Job:** Publishing
**Organization:** North America
**Employee Status:** Regular Employee
**Job Type:** Standard
**Shift:** Day Job
**Job Posting:** Aug 24, 2016