We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please visit https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

The Associate Editor will manage multiple tasks that include writing, editing, and project management as part of our energetic, highly collaborative editorial team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Writing anatomical and biological definitions and quiz questions to support our apps

Editing assignments, lab activities, and other manuscript for course curricula

Peer reviewing content from other team members

Managing text changes and other edits to our content in our Content Management System

Updating assignment and course content available to our Courseware customers

Coordinate within or between product teams to integrate new text and associated content

Outsourcing and coordinating voice-over audio and closed captions for animation projects and other app content

Outsourcing projects to external proofreaders and translators

Helping us QA our apps

Researching Latin names for new anatomy we’re adding

Collaborate with other team members to continually improve processes

Required Skills/Abilities:

Background in anatomy or biological sciences preferred

Exceptional writing and proofreading skills

Ability to research and summarize scientific content for target student levels and learning objectives

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to learn different content management processes for different products

Communication skills and ability to work with software and 3D developers on product teams

Ability to manage and meet deadlines

Education and Experience:

BA/BS degree in a science-related field or Journalism, English, Writing, or Communication preferred

1-2 years of experience in writing/editing

Ability to manage competing projects and priorities

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.