Application Guide

How to Apply for Print Manager

at CommonLit, Inc.

🏢 About CommonLit, Inc.

CommonLit is a nonprofit edtech organization uniquely focused on closing educational equity gaps, specifically targeting Title I schools to ensure all students develop critical literacy skills. Their mission-driven approach combines educational impact with technology innovation, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about social change through education.

About This Role

As Print Manager at CommonLit, you'll lead the entire print product lifecycle from strategy to execution, directly impacting how teachers access physical educational materials. This role is crucial for expanding CommonLit's reach beyond digital platforms and ensuring equitable access to high-quality reading resources across diverse school environments.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing production schedules with vendors, coordinating with internal content and design teams on upcoming print materials, analyzing P&L data for print products, and addressing customer inquiries about print orders. You'll balance strategic planning for future print initiatives with hands-on management of current production timelines.

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🎯 Who CommonLit, Inc. Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5+ years of hands-on print production experience with demonstrated success managing P&L, forecasting, and margin targets for educational or similar materials
  • Possesses deep technical knowledge of print workflows, specifications, and vendor management, ideally within educational publishing or nonprofit contexts
  • Is an exceptional communicator who can bridge customer needs with production realities while coordinating across remote teams using project management tools
  • Demonstrates mission alignment with CommonLit's focus on educational equity and experience working in mission-driven organizations

📝 Tips for Applying to CommonLit, Inc.

1

Quantify your print production achievements using metrics like margin improvements, timeline reductions, or cost savings in your resume

2

Highlight any experience with educational materials, nonprofit operations, or Title I school partnerships

3

Demonstrate understanding of CommonLit's specific products by mentioning their grade 3-12 reading program in your materials

4

Show remote collaboration experience since this is a fully remote position at a distributed organization

5

Connect your print strategy experience to educational outcomes rather than just commercial success

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing end-to-end print product lifecycles specifically for educational or mission-driven organizations', 'Examples of balancing customer requirements with production capabilities in previous roles', "How your print strategy experience aligns with CommonLit's mission of educational equity", 'Specific achievements in forecasting, budgeting, and meeting margin targets for print products']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore CommonLit's existing digital platform and consider how print products might complement their online reading program
  • → Research their partnerships with Title I schools and the specific challenges these schools face
  • → Review their nonprofit structure and funding model to understand budget constraints
  • → Look into their existing print offerings (if any) and identify potential gaps or opportunities
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a print strategy that supports CommonLit's goal of serving Title I schools while maintaining profitability?
2 Describe your experience managing vendor relationships for print production and how you've handled delays or quality issues
3 How do you prioritize competing demands when coordinating print schedules across internal teams, vendors, and customers?
4 What project management tools have you used for print production, and how would you adapt them for a remote nonprofit environment?
5 How would you measure the success of CommonLit's print products beyond financial metrics?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing solely on commercial print experience without connecting it to educational or nonprofit contexts
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of print workflows and specifications in detail
  • Not showing awareness of CommonLit's specific mission and how print products serve that mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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