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Editor, Spanish (Contract)

Employer
Amplify
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves over eleven million students in all 50 states.

The Editor will be responsible for reviewing Spanish-language content across products to ensure it meets standards for quality, accuracy, and adherence to Amplify's principles for inclusion. They will synthesize feedback from various partners and make recommendations that reflect product and enterprise goals. The person in this role will use their judgment, business insight, and nuanced language and communication skills to oversee style guidelines for Spanish-language materials. The position is highly collaborative in nature, and will partner with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external advisors and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities of the Editor, Spanish:
  • Review and provide feedback on content in various stages of development (concepting, drafting, final product) to ensure consistency across products, accuracy and appropriateness of content, and content's adherence to company guidelines for equity and inclusion.
  • Organize and oversee feedback from internal and external reviewers; with input from the VP, Editorial, synthesize feedback into coherent, consistent recommendations for revision.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to resolve and communicate key decisions around style, formatting, and content parameters.
  • Advise on and maintain a database of standard terminology and translations for key phrases or terms within the suite of Spanish-language products and marketing materials.
Basic Qualifications of the Editor, Spanish:
  • Native or bilingual (Federal ILR Level 5) proficiency of the Spanish language, with a strong command of its nuanced rules in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Degree in education or related field
  • 3+ years of editorial experience on Spanish-language materials
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to navigate multiple perspectives and determine best practices for ensuring product excellence
  • Attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications of the Editor, Spanish:
  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Experience working in educational publishing
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

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