The School’s growth has been remarkable, with twenty-four degrees launched since 2006. Enrollment has risen by more than 30% in the last four years to over 4,000 students in the credit-bearing programs. Thousands more are enrolled in non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs. In addition, the School has an active alumni network and has established the CUNY SPS Foundation, which offers multiple scholarship opportunities to current students.

CUNY SPS has consistently been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s top online institutions. This year, the School was ranked #10 in the nation on the publisher’s list of the 2022 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.

CUNY SPS is seeking a Senior Editor to support CUNY Online, CUNY’s new in-house Online Program Manager (OPM). CUNY Online is being incubated and managed by CUNY SPS to leverage SPS’s 15+ years of innovating how online experience is delivered in higher education. CUNY Online will be the primary provider of feasibility, design, development, marketing, training and support of CUNY online programs across the entire University system.

Please note that this position is funded through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of reappointment should funding be extended.

Reporting to the Production Manager(s), the Senior Editor will lead editing and provide oversight for the delivery of CUNY Online media content. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties include but are not limited to:

• Edit CUNY Online media content, in alignment with CUNY Online quality standards and templates
• Support CUNY Online leadership with creating studio processes and workflows related to instructional design, content creation, and content storage
• Incorporate established standards for online pedagogy and quality of online courses into all documentation and processes
• Support CUNY Online instructional design staff, as well as campus faculty and leadership, with effectively meeting educational goals through all content (including facilitation of review sessions, resolution of issues, creation of new processes to create efficiencies, etc.)
• Support implementation and effective use of all project management tools by Studio team, including shared calendars, trackers, developing Base Camp lists, etc.
• Support cross-collaborative communication across all teams, including joining meeting prep, facilitating cross-functional meetings, written communication, etc.
• Support faculty and subject matter experts in effective communication with all CUNY Online teams, regularly escalating recurring or ongoing issues
• Review and make recommendations for process improvements to support efficiency and quality goals
• Track content development projects according to project goals and timelines
• Supervise full-time and part-time editors, and other related studio staff

Note:

• Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
• Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

• At least 4 years of multimedia and video editing experience, preferably including experience within higher education or education related environment
• At least 2 years of experience supervising editing team(s), providing quality assurance and managing consistency
• Experience in dynamic / growing studio environment
• Experience defining quality standards, and developing new processes / workflows for a growing team
• Experience assessing technology to meet needs of multimedia and cross-functional teams
• Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills with diverse constituencies
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Committed to campus values of diversity, equity and inclusion

• Provides expertise in digital and visual communications to support and advance the College’s multimedia presence.
• Researches and identifies new multimedia platforms that advance College programs and initiatives
• Works closely with management to understand and produce effective message elements
• Creates and aligns various communication work products such as video, digital formats, layouts, graphics, web pages, and microsites to ensure consistency and effective messaging
• Assesses, enhances and manages the user experience on digital platforms including social media
• Collaborates with graphic designers, webmasters, and other information technology professionals to create comprehensive broadcast and multimedia communications
• Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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• Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.

• Applicants must respond to the screening questions for this position.