Video Development Editor

Sage; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Publishing in Washington, DC seeks a Video Development Editor to acquire and develop annual content updates for Sage Video collections. You will work with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other teams to ensure timely, on-budget updates aligned with product strategy and user needs.

You will manage acquisitions, content scope with Editorial Boards, and taxonomy updates while collaborating across departments and attending conferences; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in academic publishing, higher education, streaming media, or related field.
• Experience with acquisitions and contracting; managing relationships with external clients/SMEs.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication; ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop content for published Video collections; deliver on time and within budget.
• Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet annual goals.
• Contract and manage Editorial Boards for Video collections; define content scope with partners.
• Keep collection taxonomies up-to-date and add ancillary materials as needed.
• Coordinate with Global Video Production to meet schedules and budgets; monitor progress.

Skills

Acquisitions

Contracting

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

Hybrid work

Prioritization

Independence

Microsoft Office

Streaming media

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

As Video Development Editor, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing annual content updates for a portfolio of our launched Sage Video collections to ensure that they continuously meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of all end users and our library customers.

With a mix of acquisitions, relationship-building, and project management skills, you will be someone who works both effectively and independently to meet your acquisition and content delivery goals to support digital production and other departmental schedules. You will also work effectively across the organization to ensure that communication with relevant departments is productive in support of these activities.

You will be accountable for acquiring and developing new content for a set of published Video collections, according to our product strategy and budget needs, working closely with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other colleagues as required. This role sits in the Video Editorial team as part of the wider Learning Resources team

Your New Role:

• Working under the mentorship of the Executive Editor, acquire and develop new content for published Video collections each year. Deliver projects on time and within budget, guided by analysis of usage, adoption, and collection performance. Research disciplinary trends, emerging topics, and key contributors to inform decisions.
• Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet defined annual goals for each collection, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and audience needs.
• As required, contract and manage Editorial Boards for Video collections, collaborating with them and other academic partners to define the content scope of our Video annual updates.
• Work closely with SMEs or internal collaborators as required to ensure that our launched Video collections have their information architecture (‘collection taxonomies’) kept up-to-date and relevant per these annual content updates; as well any additional ancillary material in support of these Video collections (e.g., student reflection questions).
• Work closely with Global Video Production and other collaborators to deliver Video content on schedule and within budget, proactively tracking and managing progress toward commissioning and production goals using internal systems to prioritize work, identify gaps, and adjust plans; review content at key post-production stages to ensure quality and alignment with editorial standards.
• Taking mentorship from the Executive Editor, support Library Sales and Marketing as needed to ensure we meet sales and usage goals for our Video products.
• Represent Sage externally at national and international conferences as required; some national and possibly international travel will be required.

Can you be our new Video Development Editor? Do you have:

• At least three years of relevant experience within 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 (SMEs).
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• The 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 as needed.
• The 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, with the ability to learn new internal systems and technologies.
• Some knowledge of the streaming media publishing process and industry is a plus, but is not required.
• Some understanding of how video and other digital resources support teaching and learning in higher education is also a plus, but is not required.

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Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.