Learning Forward seeks an associate editor to join our dynamic communications team and contribute to our field-leading publications.

Reports to:

Senior Vice President of communications and publications

Major responsibilities:

1. Creates content for The Learning Professional magazine

• Writes articles, research summaries, and tools 
• Conducts and writes up interviews for member spotlight and other features 
• Creates a discussion guide for each issue of the magazine 
• Works with designer on creating infographics

2. Supports publication processes for The Learning Professional

• Supports The Learning Professional editor in choosing themes, reviewing submissions, and editing articles
• Develops and implements dissemination strategies and campaigns for The Learning Professional issues, including outreach to field leaders and organizations relevant to the issue theme  
• Organizes Twitter chats and webinars to promote The Learning Professional issues and other publications
• Facilitates communication with authors when needed

3. Implements publication strategy for Learning Forward books

• Provides developmental editing for books 
• Collaborates with authors, designers, publishers, and other partners to create high-quality products 
• Works with marketing and communications teams to create dissemination strategies 
• Provides occasional copyediting support

4. Creates content and products related to Standards for Professional Learning

• Contributes to standards content and product strategy development
• Writes and edits content for standards products
• Serves as production liaison for standards products
• Contributes standards-based and aligned content for various Learning Forward outlets

5. Supports dissemination of and feedback on publications

• Seeks reader and member feedback through surveys, interviews, and other formats
• Engages with district members to determine how publications and products can serve and support them 
• Supports the annual member survey process 
• With other team members, tracks analytics about publications to inform internal strategy and reporting to funders
• Supports social media team in promotion efforts related to The Learning Professional and other publications and products.

6. Engages as an active and collaborative team member

• Provides additional publications support as needed. Projects may include grant reports, Learning Forward blog, and other resources 
• Participates in collaborative planning and decision-making 
• Completes annual growth plan and professional development process
• Seeks to continuously improve work processes and methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Works in compliance with staff agreements, employee policies, budget, and protocols
• Exemplifies professionalism in all work