Careers at TCM

Editor

Position Summary

Evaluates and develops manuscripts while consulting with authors on content, style, and format under the direction of a Senior Editor and/or Editorial Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with authors of selected manuscripts to make changes as needed for clarification of material. May rewrite or reorganize materials, where clarification or expansion is required.
• Edits and proofreads word processed or typeset pages for accuracy and layout.
• Assigns work (with manager approval) necessary for publication. (e.g., artists, typesetters. proofreaders, assistant editors).
• Keeps up-to-date in area of specialty by reading appropriate literature, attending seminars and conferences, visiting classrooms, etc.; may make presentations on behalf of the company at trainings, trade shows, etc.; may recruit authors, editors, and speakers at trade shows, from among associates, etc.

Experience and Education

• Minimum BA or BS degree in education, journalism, English or related field or equivalent experience, Masters degree preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of a specialty area, as applicable to K-12 education, is a plus, especially math, science, and/or technology integration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong writing skills, including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to use a computer for typical publishing company functions.
• Ability to present information both clearly and creatively and to help authors to do so.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Good communication skills, including ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with authors and others.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment including the ability to judge when it is appropriate to seek help.

TCM offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter to Human Resources at jobs@tcmpub.com Please reference job code OLEDT on the subject line.

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• Excellent communication skills.
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Freelance Copyeditors/Proofreaders

Teacher Created Materials is looking for freelance copyeditors/proofreaders for educational manuscripts. Applicants must:

• possess strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• be able to follow company style for consistency across product lines.
• read for style, usage, and clarity.
• be proficient in Microsoft Word and have a working knowledge of Quark or InDesign.

We need freelance copyeditors/proofreaders willing to proofread educational manuscripts in all content areas including language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. 2+ years experience in copyediting or proofreading is preferred.

Please send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@tcmpub.com
Some applicants will be sent a test manuscript to complete.

Manuscript Submissions

Thank you for considering Teacher Created Materials as a possible publisher for the resource you have developed. We are proud to publish materials that have been written by credentialed professionals and successfully used in the classroom.

When submitting a resource, please follow these guidelines:

• 10 to 12 sample pages (minimum)
• A tentative outline or table of contents
• A one page summary describing the intended audience, content, and objectives of your manuscript
• A self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage if you would like your material returned

Mail the above items to:

• Editor-in-Chief
• Teacher Created Materials
• P.O. Box 1040
• Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Responses will be mailed when a final decision is made.
Please note we do not accept electronic submissions at this time.