Senior Product Editor

at American Dental Association in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.
We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.
With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here is sure to put (or hopefully keep!) a smile on your face. The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and is easily accessible by public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas!
We have been named as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in both 2019 and 2021 - come join our team!
Job Summary:
As a key member of the Product Development (PD) team, the Senior Product Editor will lead the content implementation for all aspects of the product development process for ADA Store products. This includes leading and managing external groups of vendors and freelance authors, editors and designers as well as design vendors. This position is responsible for content, page layout, product budgets and schedules, and will maintain 3-year product strategy and plan that includes identifying and developing new and revised books, e-books, brochures, apps and videos and other products as identified.

Job Responsibilities:
Execute product line strategy for patient education and professional resources
Develop new products to align with a print and digital publishing strategy
Oversee the product life cycle for assigned patient education and professional resource products to ensure strategic goals are met
Determine new and revised schedules and potential sales estimates and competitive pricing
Manage the ADA Store products and set ups that are required to populate the store, product descriptions, art postings and pricing
Research and develop multimedia and digital-based professional and patient education products
Manage app creation and web-hosting platform for patient education digital products
Create competitive analysis and do research to understand the market, competitive products, and pricing which is required for each new product launch
Create product descriptions and overviews for marketing and sales teams
Negotiate freelance and vendor contracts as needed to fulfill content and production needs
Make inventory adjustments as needed
Cultivate relationships with ADA members, staff and external experts who contribute to our content
Seek out potential authors and subject matter experts (SMEs)
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 8 years experience executing product plans according to schedule, analyzing market trends, and creating a variety of products that meet the needs of the customers
Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and organization skills
Knowledge of aptitude in logical and analytical thinking, and business acumen
Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical people
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization with patience, courtesy, diplomacy and professionalism
Ability to drive project activities
Ability to work in a team environment
Nice to Have:
Publishing experience
Knowledge of dentistry, the dental market or health care environments
Market research experience
Copy editing and proofreading experience
Graphic design or art direction skills
Training experience
Experience working with an association or similar group of constituents
Past work with a member database, experience developing business plans, and working with an e-catalog and e-commerce
Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:
Promotes Work/Life Balance
Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
Ample Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinance
2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice
The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.
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