Managing Editor

Managing Editor

Remote  •  Full Time  • 

ICS seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven professional to join our Editorial Team. The Managing Editor will be responsible for managing Editorial Team processes, guiding all projects, and driving projects forward so they are completed on time, follow standardized editorial guidelines, and meet ICS’s high standards for historical accuracy, concision, and editorial polish. This position reports to the Editorial Director.

ICS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities.

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Key Responsibilities

The ICS Editorial Team performs a variety of functions in support of the organization’s mission, with particular focus on two Strategic Directions: (1) Increase the quality, quantity, and availability of accurate and nuanced instructional materials, and (2) Improve the quality of K–12 education through state education policy (standards) and instructional materials adoption processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with Editorial Director on the vision and strategy for Editorial Team processes
- Manage, standardize, and optimize Editorial Team processes, including guidelines, project management, scheduling, workload tracking, project prioritization, and other core team functions.
- Create, update, and maintain team guidelines and resources to govern editorial review work (e.g., editorial/style guidelines, rationales, checklists, templates, file organization systems, naming conventions, dashboards, trackers, etc.)
- Create and manage project plans, assigning tasks and dates in conjunction with Editorial Director to ensure successful and timely submission of reviews
- Continually evaluate, research, and optimize use of editorial software/digital tools (including project management platform) to ensure efficient team processes
- Support Editorial Director with developing and maintaining data systems to track metrics associated with organizational strategic goals
- Support additional Editorial Team functions as needed, including editorial review and content development projects and team management (i.e., meeting planning, coordinating team resources, etc.)

Qualifications and Requirements

About You:

- Passionate about ICS’s mission
- Deep commitment to historical accuracy, appreciation of nuance, and deep understanding of the power of language to impact student learning
- Deep understanding of best practices in publishing and editorial work
- Excellent writer and editor with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communicator
- Highly organized, precise, and detail-oriented
- Can juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Problem-solver
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly collaborative approach to work
- Enjoy mentoring and nurturing editorial talent
- Open to feedback and committed to constant improvement

You Have:

- Bachelor’s degree or beyond in history, education, Jewish studies, English, journalism, or a related field
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience developing curriculum or educational materials as a writer/editor.
- At least two years of experience leading or managing projects under tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of the K-12 educational landscape and the educational publishing industry
- Preferred: knowledge of Judaism, Jewish history, and the history of Israel and/or K-12 social studies content, instruction, and curriculum design.
- Preferred: experience leading teams, effectively delegating, and providing coaching and constructive feedback

Compensation

$85,000-$95,000 depending on experience