Associate Editor

McGraw Hill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an associate editor to acquire and develop content for AccessEngineering, balancing print titles and digital content sets while engaging technical communities.

This remote, United States–based role emphasizes collaboration with authors, publishing operations, and program planning, offering growth opportunities in a supportive education technology environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of admin, content development or acquisitions support experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and decide content to develop in assigned topics.
• Experience collaborating with authors through publishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and manage development of 4-6 print titles and 4-6 digital content sets annually for AccessEngineering.
• Handle title setup, publishing schedule, purchase orders, and payments.
• Develop deep understanding of AccessEngineering and recommend content.
• Network with engineering communities through conferences and campus visits.
• Articulate programs, projects, content, and strategy via written and oral communication.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Content development

Acquisitions support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

This associate editor will be responsible for the acquisition, development, and optimization of content sets for the AccessEngineering institutional subscription product, as well as for signing and maintaining engineering print titles. This position will engage with relevant technical communities to understand their educational needs and align those with content gaps on AccessEngineering that must be filled. This position will also be responsible for the administrative functions of the Engineering product team.

What can you expect from the position?

• Acquire and manage development of 4-6 print titles (first editions and revisions) and 4-6 digital content sets (video, audio, spreadsheets, problem walkthroughs, case studies, etc.) for AccessEngineering annually, focusing upon key content gaps in the product.
• Responsible for the basic administrative functions of the Engineering product team including title setup, coordinating the AccessEngineering publishing schedule, creating purchase orders and processing payments, etc.
• Develop a deep understanding of the AccessEngineering product, to acquire and develop appropriate digital content for it.
• Network within relevant technical communities by attending conferences and through campus visits to; 1) strengthen overall market and competitive knowledge; 2) build relationships with key subject matter experts; and 3) translate this knowledge into business plans for program growth.
• Articulate the programs, projects, content, and strategy through excellent written and oral communications skills.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

We're looking for someone with:

• Minimum one to three years of related administrative, content development and/or acquisitions support experience, preferably in engineering, science or other technical content markets.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to complete research and analysis and to decide what content to develop in each of the topic areas assigned.
• Ability to immerse themselves in specialized engineering communities and translate understanding of those communities' needs into content development.
• Ability to work with authors to get the right content and positioning, guide the authors through the publishing process, get manuscripts ready in a form and style acceptable to our production department, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $55,000 - $68,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. A full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.