Freelance Text Editor - Project Hire
Highlights for Children
Columbus, OH
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Freelance Text Editor
Project Hire - Freelance Opportunity
Student Text Editor, Superkids
Zaner-Bloser is seeking an experienced Project Hire-Editor to assist with planning, writing, editing, and coordinating the development of student-facing decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts for the Superkids K–2 Reading Program for the next 12+ months. We are looking for an Editor who is passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging grade-level texts to support developing readers, as well as complex read-aloud texts for building knowledge and vocabulary.
Project Specifications
The initial project timeframe is 12+ months.
Time commitment of 40 hours per week at an approximate hourly rate of $35.00 based on experience.
A project hire/freelancer is not employed directly by Zaner-Bloser and is not eligible for company benefits.
You have a deep understanding for
Provide writing samples with resume & cover letter. Note that writing samples of children’s texts that candidates have written or edited, as well as decodable texts, are preferred.
Project Hire - Freelance Opportunity
Student Text Editor, Superkids
Zaner-Bloser is seeking an experienced Project Hire-Editor to assist with planning, writing, editing, and coordinating the development of student-facing decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts for the Superkids K–2 Reading Program for the next 12+ months. We are looking for an Editor who is passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging grade-level texts to support developing readers, as well as complex read-aloud texts for building knowledge and vocabulary.
Project Specifications
The initial project timeframe is 12+ months.
Time commitment of 40 hours per week at an approximate hourly rate of $35.00 based on experience.
A project hire/freelancer is not employed directly by Zaner-Bloser and is not eligible for company benefits.
You have a deep understanding for
- Literary and informational text development, specifically for grades K–2.
- Aligning decodable texts with a phonics scope and sequence.
- Telling engaging stories and expressing complex ideas using grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Using visuals and text together to support children’s understanding.
- Plan new and revised texts to align with requirements for readability level (such as Lexiles®), decodability, thematic connections, and our standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Create detailed writing guidelines for different types of student texts, including decodable and uncontrolled literary and informational texts.
- Write, review, and revise concepts, outlines, and manuscripts to ensure compliance with text requirements and writing guidelines.
- Write creative/art specifications to guide illustration.
- Conduct research and document sources as part of the development process.
- Coordinate the phases of the book production process.
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of editorial experience in educational publishing for grades K–2.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, specifically for children’s literary and informational texts. Must have experience developing decodable text and working with readability requirements for specific grade levels.
- Experience coordinating editorial projects and providing guidance for writers.
- Skilled at conceptualizing the design and layout of children’s books.
- Familiarity with early (K–2) elementary school reading curriculum.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on creative projects. Able to give and receive feedback well.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects.
Provide writing samples with resume & cover letter. Note that writing samples of children’s texts that candidates have written or edited, as well as decodable texts, are preferred.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Temporary -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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