Senior Managing Editor

Cambium Learning Group

Senior Managing Editor overseeing the editorial quality and production of educational curricula at Lexia. Managing teams and collaborating across departments to maintain high-quality standards.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing editorial quality and production processes for educational curricula, ensuring compliance with style and accessibility standards while leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in project management and integrating AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency.

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Editorial ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Editorial ExperienceContent Management SystemsDigital Asset ManagementMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteAdobe AcrobatProject Management SoftwareAI Tool IntegrationPublishing WorkflowsQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

MultitaskingProblem-SolvingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Monday.comMicrosoft ProjectJIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

Educational PublishingPrint MediaDigital MediaSAFeEditorial Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the editorial quality, consistency, and production of educational curricula and related materials across print and online products
Manage a team of copyeditors, proofreaders, content engineers, and rights & permissions specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality materials for Lexia’s professional learning and literacy instruction products
Coordinate resources, workflows, schedules, budgets, releases, and deliverables with cross-functional teams
Establish editorial and production processes, anticipate risks, develop solutions, and ensure all content meets style, accessibility, and quality standards
Manage contract work, including sourcing, budgets, contracts, and invoicing
Participate in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) planning and related ceremonies
Actively track progress, surface issues, and collaboratively develop solutions for all active projects
Stay current on accessibility and technical requirements to ensure materials meet customer needs and technical specifications
Manage reprint corrections and online change documents, coordinating with Curriculum, Design, Production, and Content Engineering teams, as well as external vendors and printers
Ensure staff is trained on new technologies, including AI tools and software, to improve efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Publishing, or a related field
8 years of editorial experience in educational publishing
5 years managing large, multi-dimensional projects, complex workflows, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
5 years managing contractors, budgets, workflows, and timelines
Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency with project management and software development software such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence
Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, and related integrated workflows
Experience integrating AI tools and publishing workflows to streamline processes and build efficiencies
Familiarity with all stages of the editorial and publishing process
Knowledge of print and digital media processes
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, such as SAFe, a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First Work Environment
Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer