Associate Developmental Editor

Wake Learning, a division of GW, is looking for a creative individual passionate about education and learning to join our growing team. Wake Learning is the instructional design and content development branch of GW, a premier publishing services provider. As an Associate Developmental Editor, you will be creating educational (instructional) content and assessments, focusing on higher education and adult learning. Our mission is to (1) create content that enhances the learning experience, (2) create assessments that accurately assess mastery, (3) provide unmatched customer support throughout development, and (4) have a little fun along the way! You will directly contribute to these causes by providing support to our in-house instructional designers and subject matter experts (SMEs) and by managing your own projects. Learn more about being a GW Associate here: 6 Q&A about Associates at GW. Job Duties Critically evaluating content and assessments written by freelance SMEs/writers and bringing materials in line with established standards Ensuring content conforms to supplied templates (file formatting, order of content) Writing new content as needed, including writing summaries and writing/rewriting questions Managing select projects, including communicating directly with the customer, monitoring/managing costs, and keeping the project on schedule Who We Are Looking For Our ideal teammate is someone who is passionate about developing and improving educational content—someone who wants to make a difference each and every day. Additionally, this person is an organized and creative critical thinker who enjoys trying new things and who is comfortable creating new workflows, as needed, to achieve project goals. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher Previous professional assessment writing experience or project management experience Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Track Changes Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong critical thinking skills Strong writing and grammar skills Strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail/accuracy Don't quite meet these qualifications? You may be interested in our Assistant Developmental Editor role, available here: Other Qualifications 1+ year’s experience in publishing, education (teaching or research), or training Degree or working toward a degree in instructional design, education (higher ed preferred), or curriculum development Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Prior experience writing assessment questions What We Offer Opportunities for advancement Variety! We work on a large number of disciplines, ranging from health science to psychology to history to biology Generous vacation and holidays: 10 Vacation days your first year, 5 Health days, and 10 paid holidays Full benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Disability, and Gym Membership Discount Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage Flexible start and end times, hybrid work environment Casual work environment Tuition support programs A supportive, collaborative team environment! #J-18808-Ljbffr gwinc