About Barron's Educational Series, Inc.Barron's Educational Series 250 Wireless Blvd Hauppauge, NY 11788 1-800-645-3476 barrons@barronseduc.com Founded in 1941, Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. rapidly became America’s leading publisher of test preparation manuals and school directories. Among the most widely recognized of Barron’s many titles in these areas are its SAT and ACT test prep books, its Regents Exams books, and its Profiles of American Colleges. In recent years, Barron’s has expanded into many other publishing fields, introducing extensive lines of children’s books, foreign language learning books and CDs, pet care manuals, gift books, cookbooks, business and financial advice books, parenting advice books, and art instruction books, as well as learning materials on audiocassette, VCR, Compact Disc, and CD-ROM. On average, Barron’s publishes more than 300 new titles a year and maintains an extensive backlist of well over 2,000 titles. Barron’s books are instantly recognized for their variety, reliability, and quality by retailers, educational and institutional book buyers, and not least by the reading public everywhere. Job Opportunities at Barron's Updated on January 26, 2010 MARKETING MANAGER We are seeking a manager to join our six-person marketing team. The manager will plan and supervise various marketing programs to ensure that company’s products and image are communicated effectively to all channels. The manager also will plan creative and effective print/electronic/online marketing campaigns and manage the marketing budget to drive revenue and achieve income objectives. Major Responsibilities: Position requirements: MANAGING EDITOR/TRAFFIC MANAGER Under the direction of the Editorial Director the Managing Editor/Traffic Manager will support for the Editorial Department by providing oversight of various editorial stages including tracking developmental and production stages of each book, digital products and a variety of internal publications. He or she will also provide resources and other support for editors allowing them to focus on title content. Major Responsibilities: Scheduling/Tracking:Track titles at each stage from assignment to editors through bound book; create schedules for titles with special needs; schedule and attend title budget meetings; review catalog copy and layouts; develop schedules and procedures for digital initiatives.Editorial Resources: Maintain and update copyeditor and indexer directories, forms, procedures and other departmental resources. Foreign/Outside Publishing: Coordinate with outside publisher’s editorial and production staff; review copyediting charge-backs, Americanization and other fees. QUALIFICATIONS: BA degree from four-year College or university. Three to five years book publishing experience and solid editorial skills with text, trade and non-fiction projects. Ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills and detail and deadline oriented. Computer literate with knowledge of Windows-MS Word in DOS or MAC environment preferred. DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC CONTENT EDITOR TEST PREP The primary responsibilities of the Digital Editor/Test Prep will be to acquire and oversee development of new and revised titles from manuscript to bound book and contribute specifically to the expansion of print product into digital and electronic formats. The digital editor will stay abreast of industry trends and serve as point person for the digital publishing marketplace. Responsibilities: Qualifications: BA degree from four-year College or university. Three to five years book publishing experience and solid editorial skills with text, trade and non-fiction projects. Strong understanding and competency with current trends in digital publishing, particularly in the educational market. Ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills and detail and deadline oriented. Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgment to meet company objectives. Strong computer skills are required with a working knowledge of HTML desired. Experience working in an integrated print/online environment a plus. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The Editorial Assistant will support three editors and the Publisher of the Test Preparation Division of the Editorial Department with test prep books and software products including AP and SAT-related manuals. Responsibilities: Qualifications: BA in English, Communications or related field; basic editing skills and strong writing skills are required; must be well-organized and detail oriented; computer literate; ability to compose instructional letters to authors, locate book reviewers, assist in CD-ROM reviews and sign off on printer blues essentials. Barron’s offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and employer match, tuition reimbursement and a generous Paid Time Off and holiday policy. For consideration, please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements with the title of the job your applying for in the subject line to: Director of Human Resources Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Fax: 631-434-7682 Email: hr@barronseduc.com Barron's is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V, and a member of E-Verify Manuscript Submission Guidelines
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