Senior Managing Editor

CJK Group, Inc. • Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager oversees all stages and departments as assigned for print and digital projects and programs. The role coordinates development, design, art and photo, and production needs, while leading communications among internal and external stakeholders. It manages schedules, status reports, budgets, quality, resources, workflows, and project risks. The position works with client contacts and freelance teams as needed and supports the development of new products, including content prototypes and guidelines for writers and editors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree minimum.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated success working on both print and digital products.
• Thorough understanding of the product lifecycle for PreK–12 print and digital products, including prototyping, development, design management, media asset development, print and digital production, and accessibility.
• Ability to interact with client contacts.
• Ability to develop or interpret workflow and specification instructions effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan, direct, and facilitate new product development, including content prototype development and writers’ and editors’ guidelines.
• Experience managing workflows involving onshore and offshore teams and coordinating with offshore project managers.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects independently.
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an energetic, deadline-driven, and highly creative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and conferencing tools such as Zoom and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, design, art and photo, and production needs for assigned print and digital projects and programs.
• Lead communications among internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Create, update, and manage client-facing and internal schedules and status reports, and keep projects on schedule.
• Create, update, and manage internal revenue and cost trackers; monitor project counts and costs and promptly communicate changes to clients.
• Ensure deliverables receive appropriate review and meet customer expectations before delivery.
• Develop and direct freelance teams when needed and ensure adequate resources are available for each service area.
• Ensure the appropriate workflow is used for each service area based on client, project, and program needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to assigned projects and programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior