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What you'll do here:
National Geographic Learning content developers partner with subject matter experts to develop engaging content, primarily for Grades 6-12. As part of a high-performance team, a Science Senior Content Developer works with and manages in-house and out-of-house developers of educational products to clarify, strengthen, and enhance their quality.
Through detailed evaluation of content in different formats and in close collaboration with authors and subject matter experts, strives to achieve standards-based content that is accurate, clear, complete, current, legal, and consistent.
Recommends and implements innovative and effective pedagogical features and content based on market research and feedback.
Ensures content development follows accepted processes and standards focused around the target audience for optimal product success in the market.
Assists Product Development Manager, Supervising Content Developer, coworkers, authors, and other partners in developing a viable and attractive product premise.
Helps conceptualize and develop plans for products, including workflows and schedules.
Manages and assists with projects to meet objectives for customer acceptance, scope, schedule, and budget.
Works with content subject matter experts, development partners, and freelance professionals in the capacity dictated by project and department needs.
Works to meet submission requirements for state adoptions.
Works with technology teams to design and implement digital products.
Skills you will need here:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a science subject area.
Minimum of 4 years digital and/or print product development and editorial project management experience.
Tech savvy with a basic understanding of publishing technology, including Adobe InCopy and Acrobat Pro, in addition to Microsoft Word and Excel.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills are critical.
Must be an excellent communicator and a standout colleague, and have strong interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work within budgets and schedules.
Ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Preferred:
Understanding of school publishing industry, preferably science/STEM.
Experience with science content and/or education.
Experience with instructional design, learning design, or curriculum design.
At National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, we are enabling opportunity, powering progress, and supporting student journeys toward college and career. Using our digital learning programs and classroom learning resources, students experience the excitement and joy of learning that National Geographic explorers, scientists, writers, and photographers experience.
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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.
If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
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.
