Victory Productions continues to develop its select database of highly experienced editorial and publishing professionals. For many projects, we call on our extensive network of freelance specialists—writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, compositors, photographers, illustrators—to assemble the right team to match the content needs of each job.

To become a part of Victory’s team, please send a resume to:

 

We are always looking for freelancers in graphic design, page composition, illustration, writing, and editing. We are also currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

Designer

We are looking for a talented and insightful designer with a passion for designing school textbooks. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic professionals who take pleasure in contributing to the excellent reputation of the company. We work with all major textbook publishers to design and do the layout for educational books for all grade levels and subject areas. Qualifications required:

  • expert knowledge of desktop publishing tools including QuarkXpress (4, 6.5 and 7) and InDesign (CS, CS2)

  • great portfolio with a very strong background in editorial work

  • ability to work closely with clients to bring their ideas to life on the page with grace and accuracy

  • experience directing illustrators and photo researchers

  • experience in web/flash development is a desirable additional skill

  • knowledge of InCopy, Woodwing, K4, Autopage, InMath, XMath, PowerMath or Framemaker is highly desirable

  • experience working as a team under OS X in a server environment

  • experience establishing style and method standards for creative products; creating templates with multiple master pages and complex style sheets

  • significant complex page-layout experience is required

  • knowledge of InCopy, Photoshop and Illustrator is a definitive plus

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and design sample to:

 

Job Posted: April 2008

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Supervising Language Arts Editor

The supervising editor position requires a senior editor with experience and background in English and Social Studies at the K-12 level. The position requires the ability to:

  • plan and develop projects and programs

  • develop positive working relationships with clients

  • understand the pertinent pedagogical and market issues

  • identify competitive products and trends in the marketplace

  • demonstrate a strong understanding of the publishing process

The supervising editor plays a major role in the success of Victory Productions and as such is expected to focus attention on:

  • Marketing:

  • assist with RFQ’s and the bidding procedure

  • attend relevant conferences

  • assist the marketing and sales department in securing business

  • develop editorial budgets

  • develop innovative product plans for clients

  • Editorial Management:

  • secure, understand, and recommend staffing decisions based upon project specs

  • play a lead role in assembling editorial teams for projects

  • act as a reference for editorial teams

  • supervise development, clarification, and finalization of editorial guidelines and secure client’s written approval of editorial guidelines

  • coordinate planning with other departments

  • assist in coordinating and securing freelancers

  • be the client contact until appropriate to delegate the role to another team member

  • develop and/or supervise production of schedules with a focus on editorial process

  • be available as a reference to project team members and junior editors

  • supervise staff and freelance editors; ensure that procedures are in place for quality assurance to meet client needs (checklists for each stage of development); at regular intervals, review manuscript and procedures to give constructive feedback and guidance

  • motivate, lead, mentor, and assist junior editors and project managers

  • be involved as a senior editor with selected projects during ‘dry run’ and/or first pages

  • s up-to-date on the latest trends in education (specially in Language Arts and in Reading), and is able to develop creative solutions for our clients instructional needs

  • is familiar with emerging trends in web-based instruction and can direct teams to develop non-print solutions

  • is intimately familiar with State standards for K-12 learning and the textbook marketplace

  • BA or equivalent experience

  • Experience in educational publishing is a must

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to:

 

Job Posted: April 2008

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Senior Spanish Editorial Project Manager

A senior editor with experience and background in Spanish product and workflow processes at the K-12 level. Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Management Duties:

  • Oversees project management of all projects

  • Assists junior project managers/editors with project set-up:

    • collection of info/materials

    • establishment of workflows/processes

    • schedule creation

    • project staffing

  • Monitors progress on projects through regular meetings/communication with PMs

  • Participates in client calls as needed

  • Acts as PM on selected projects

  • Helps implement quality assurance in editorial work

  • Assist with the training of editors, with a view to helping department staff improve existing skills and acquire new ones. Motivate, lead, mentor, and assist junior editors and project managers

  • Supervise staff and freelance editors; assure that procedures are in place for quality assurance to meet client needs (checklists for each stage of development)

  • Work with juniors to review manuscript and procedures to give constructive feedback and guidance

  • Assist with RFQ’s and the bidding procedure

  • Occasionally support the marketing and sales departments in securing business

  • Editorial Duties:

  • Utilize their knowledge of subject pedagogy as well as educational publishing processes

  • Be familiar with the latest trends in education (especially in translation), and be able to develop creative solutions for our clients’ instructional needs

  • Develop, edit, and copyedit manuscript/pages for content, accuracy, reading level, and grammar

  • Supervise development, clarification, and finalization of editorial guidelines and secure client’s written approval of editorial guidelines

  • Excel at client communication and making client needs a top priority

  • Develop innovative product plans for clients

  • Required Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience as an editor within an educational textbook publisher

  • Must have a natural talent for writing/editing materials to meet predetermined standards

  • Proven ability to implement project schedules and workflows

  • Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities

  • Must have a proven ability to lead people and projects

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills

  • Fully bilingual candidates preferred

  • Technologically proficient (Word, Adobe, Excel)

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to:

 

Job Posted: August 2008

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Science & Math Editor

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in long-range career growth and have the strategic ability to plan for their professional futures. The science / math editor position is responsible for editing, formatting, proofreading, reviewing grammar, spelling and usage, along with enhancing style, content, and design of manuscript. Occasionally, the position will also require the editor to write samples and/or patches of manuscript. Victory Productions offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, furious, and high-energy. You’ll be working with a visible and accessible management team. The Science/Math Editor position requires an experienced editor with a strong content background in K-12 science and math. Experience in a publishing environment is required. Teaching experience is considered a plus. Qualifications required:

  • plan and develop projects and programs

  • develop positive working relationships with clients

  • understand the pertinent pedagogical and market issues

  • working with writers and authors to revise style and tone

  • improve overall content of manuscript by eliminating wordiness, jargon, passive voice, and adding effective transitions

  • expected to become familiar with existing house processes and procedures

  • willing and active participant in team or project meetings

  • making client needs a top priority

  • being responsible for the editorial organization and running of assigned projects

  • demonstrate a strong understanding of the publishing process

  • develop and/or supervise production of schedules with a focus on editorial process

  • supervise freelance editors; ensure that procedures are in place for quality assurance to meet client needs (checklists for each stage of development); at regular intervals, review manuscript and procedures to give constructive feedback and guidance is familiar with emerging trends in web-based instruction and can participate in teams to develop non-print solutions

  • is intimately familiar with State standards for K-12 learning and the textbook marketplace

  • BA, BS or equivalent experience

  • experience in educational publishing is a must

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to:

 

Job Posted: April 2008

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Editor ELL

A senior editor with experience and background in educational products targeted for English language learners and ELL educators. Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Utilize their knowledge of ELL pedagogy as well as educational publishing processes

  • Be familiar with the latest trends in language acquisition, and be able to develop creative solutions for our clients’ instructional needs

  • Develop, edit, and copyedit manuscript/leveled readers for accuracy, reading level, syntax, and grammar

  • Supervise development, clarification, and finalization of editorial guidelines and secure client’s written approval of editorial guidelines

  • Demonstrate familiarity with State standards for K-12 ELLs and the textbook marketplace

  • Assist with the training of editors, with a view to helping department staff improve existing skills and acquire new ones. Motivate, lead, mentor, and assist junior editors and project managers

  • Supervise staff and freelance editors; assure that procedures are in place for quality assurance to meet client needs (checklists for each stage of development); at regular intervals, review manuscript and procedures to give constructive feedback and guidance

  • Organize editorial materials for project staff (in-house and freelance)

  • Excel at client communication and making client needs a top priority

  • Develop innovative product plans for clients

  • Assist with RFQs and the bidding procedure

  • Support the marketing and sales department in securing business

  • Required Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience as an editor within an educational textbook publisher

  • Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in the subject discipline

  • Must have a natural talent for writing/editing materials to meet predetermined standards

  • Proven ability to implement project schedules and workflows

  • Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills

  • Teaching experience is a plus

  • Knowledge of Spanish or other foreign language a plus

  • Technologically proficient (Word, Adobe, Excel)

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to:

 

Job Posted: August 2008

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Writers, Editors, Associate Editors

Job Requirements: Victory Productions, a rapidly growing, Worcester-based developer of K–12/College Textbooks and Instructional Materials, is seeking college graduates to train for entry-level positions as editors, writers, and copyeditors. Great long-term career opportunity for self-starters who are detail-oriented, have excellent written communication and organizational skills, and can work in a deadline-driven environment. Teaching and/or publishing experience is a plus. Our development work includes developing and editing manuscript for K–12 publishers in Reading, Literature, Grammar and Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Health. This is a great opportunity for someone who is bright, upbeat, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we deliver excellent content on time and on budget to our publishing clients.

Submit: Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to:

 

Job Posted: August 2008

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