Literacy Content Editor

About Heggerty 

Heggerty is a literacy leader providing innovative, research-proven reading and writing solutions for Pre-K through 5th-grade classrooms. Heggerty’s integrated collection of literacy solutions provides teachers with the approachable, research-backed resources they need to close student skill gaps and supplement existing ELA curricula. 

About the role

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Literacy Content Editor to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will be responsible for editing and refining a variety of educational materials for early literacy teachers and their students, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with curricular standards. You may also be involved in some light content development, helping shape and craft materials that support literacy instruction and foster student engagement.
• As an intermediate-level editor, your primary focus will be on conducting content editing for our curricula products, ensuring that materials are not only accurate and grammatically correct, but also aligned with educational goals, age-appropriate for students, and inclusive of diverse learning needs and perspectives. You will work closely with subject matter experts, authors, instructional designers, and production teams to bring content from initial concept through to final publication. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the creation or direction of new educational resources, working to expand and improve the company’s offerings.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, a strong understanding of literacy and language development in the K-12 space, and exceptional editorial skills. You should be able to think critically about how content can best support student learning, while maintaining a keen eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. You must also have experience managing print production files, coordinating print requirements, and maintaining a production calendar.

What you'll do

• Content Editing: Perform in-depth content editing of early literacy materials for K-5 educators, ensuring that content is pedagogically sound, age-appropriate, and aligned with literacy standards, especially in foundational skills. Work to ensure the content is engaging, accurate, and meets diverse learner needs.
• Alignment and Collaboration: Partner closely with subject matter experts, authors, instructional designers, and production teams to take content from initial drafts to final publication. You will also help ensure smooth collaboration with design vendors and other external partners as needed.
• Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Manage and prioritize multiple editorial projects across both print and digital product lines. Maintain production calendars, and ensure deadlines are met across overlapping workflows.
• Quality Control: Develop, implement, and enforce editorial guidelines, …