Video Development Editor

Sage • Washington, DC

5d • $55,000 - $62,500

About The Position

The Video Development Editor acquires and develops annual content updates for a portfolio of launched Sage Video collections, ensuring they continue to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of end users and library customers. The role combines acquisitions, relationship-building, and project management, and works independently and collaboratively to meet content acquisition and delivery goals in support of production and departmental schedules.

The editor is part of the Video Editorial team within the wider Learning Resources team and works under the mentorship of the Executive Editor. The role develops new content for published Video collections in line with product strategy and budget needs, using analysis of usage, adoption, and collection performance. It involves creating original productions, selecting licensed video, maintaining collection taxonomies and ancillary materials, and coordinating with Editorial, Global Video Production, subject matter experts, academic partners, and other internal teams.

The position also supports Library Sales and Marketing, reviews content at key post-production stages, and represents Sage at conferences as required. Some national and possibly international travel is required. Sage offers hybrid or remote work depending on the role.

Requirements

• At least three years of relevant experience in academic publishing, higher education, streaming media, or a related environment, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience with acquisitions and/or contracting, including managing relationships with external clients or subject matter experts.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
• Experience adapting to changing priorities and market conditions, using sound judgment to adjust plans and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn new internal systems and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the streaming media publishing process and industry.
• Understanding of how video and other digital resources support teaching and learning in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new content each year for published Video collections, guided by product strategy, budget needs, usage, adoption, and collection performance.
• Research disciplinary trends, emerging topics, and key contributors to inform content decisions.
• Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet annual collection goals and strategic priorities.
• Contract and manage Editorial Boards as required, collaborating with board members and academic partners to define the scope of annual updates.
• Work with subject matter experts and internal collaborators to keep collection taxonomies current and relevant and develop ancillary materials such as student reflection questions.
• Coordinate with Global Video Production and other collaborators to deliver content on schedule and within budget.
• Track progress toward commissioning and production goals using internal systems, prioritize work, identify gaps, and adjust plans.
• Review content at key post-production stages to ensure quality and alignment with editorial standards.
• Support Library Sales and Marketing as needed to help meet sales and usage goals.
• Represent Sage at national and international conferences as required.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits, with Sage covering most premium costs.
• Company-sponsored anniversary trip every five years.
• 401(k) matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay.
• Financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs and learning for personal interest.
• Hybrid or remote work, depending on the role.
• Other significant meaningful benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed