World Book is hiring: Media Editor in Chicago

At World Book, we invest in extraordinary, diverse, talented, and passionate individuals to help us in our mission to spark imagination, cultivate curiosity, and empower education in young learners across the globe.

We are seeking a self-motivated Media Editor to join our dynamic team. 

Who We Are

An industry leader in both print and digital educational publishing, World Book delivers engaging content to equip students, parents, and teachers with the tools they need to reach academic success. We first launched the World Book Encyclopedia in 1917 and, since then, have expanded to produce nonfiction and mixed-genre children’s books, reference materials, digital learning platforms, teaching guides, and more—all upholding the same standard of innovation, trustworthiness, and readability upon which we were founded.

We recognize that equal opportunities for education can make all the difference in a child’s path. With our market-leading and award-winning digital and print products, you will be an integral part of our 100+-year mission to develop a passion for lifelong learning in every person we reach.

We are seeking a highly motivated Media Editor with a passion for education and a strong visual storytelling ability. In this role, you will collaborate with editors, designers, and project managers to identify and source photography, video, interactive images, and other media for digital and print projects aimed at K-12 learners. You will perform media research, acquisition, licensing, and file processing, ensuring a balance between project needs, budget constraints, and editorial accuracy.

Does this sound like you?

A Successful Candidate Will Have the Following:

• Select and curate media for digital and print publications.
• Ensure the accuracy, relevancy, and growth of our media content, maintaining a high standard of quality and a flow of media for online products.
• Actively seek out new media sources, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure the availability of diverse media options.
• Maintain the company's Digital Asset Management system.
• Oversee media licensing and purchasing processes.
• Support editorial staff in sourcing, acquiring, and processing media.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

Here’s a look at the essential duties of this role:

• Minimum of two years of photo editing experience in publishing or education.
• Extensive knowledge of photo agencies, licensing processes, and media rights management; familiarity with royalty-free, rights-managed, and Creative Commons licenses.
• Experience editing video, audio, and images; proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management systems (e.g., Brandfolder) and Content Management Systems (e.g., Contentful).
• Self-directed, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a high volume of work.

• All other duties as required. 

Join a team of those who want to make a difference in education, are intellectually curious and have integrity! We can offer a means for you to achieve the goals you want to accomplish in your career. We can’t wait to meet you!

World Book is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.