WHO ARE YOU? Experienced in K-12 educational publishing, you are looking to bring your editorial expertise with you in order to drive the transformation of print products into the digital era.
WHO ARE WE? We are passionate, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working daily to develop culturally authentic language materials.
WHAT IS THE ROLE ABOUT? As our Sr. Digital Editorial Development Manager, you will be one of the key Editorial voices leading the transformation of VHLs K-12 print products into elevated digital solutions.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Participate in VHL digital development as a key stakeholder representing the business, especially those associated with emerging and/or strategic technology initiatives in the K12 market.
Integrate knowledge and insight from Editorial, Marketing, and Sales in the evaluation, assessment, and decision-making process and management for projects.
Own the digital needs assessments and user research process from start to finish; reporting on findings making recommendations that balance the needs of the market with the objectives of the business
Provide end-to-end digital product content development.
Develop frameworks and solutions for metadata and ontology systems.
Maintain publishing roadmaps and associated projects that align with key business timelines.
Partner with the Sr. Product Manager to develop, measure, and achieve KPIs for platform experiences.
Partner with the UX design team and Sr. Product Manager to develop, test, and finalize holistic digital experiences.
Develop and implement integrated digital strategies that reflect the current competitive landscape and are aligned with the business's strategic roadmap.
YOU MUST HAVE (MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
Bachelor's Degree minimum required.
5+ years of experience leading and managing digital products for an editorial team
Extensive experience in K12 education and with print/digital products
Experience developing analysis-based strategic plans in order to develop successful digital products
Experience using market trends and intelligence to advance thinking and plans
Excellent communication skills and experience translating technical editorial and product information to non-technical or non-editorial audiences
Technical aptitude using ticketing and project management systems
Experience working cross-functionally with software, product and engineering teams
Excellent project management and organizational skills
IDEAL IF YOU HAVE or ARE (PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
Experience with VHL products or similar
Experience with JIRA, SmartSheets, Confluence, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
LOCATION
Hybrid Remote/Boston In-Office: The ideal candidate will be willing to work a hybrid schedule (both remote and travel to the Boston, MA office location as needed. Candidate must reside within the continental United States to be considered.
