Development Editor – Macmillan Education (Mexico City, Mexico)
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About the Brand
Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning. Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT.
About the Role
Working within the Publishing Content Development team, the Development Editor has day-to-day responsibility for content development from initial writing brief to publication, ensuring material is of high quality and aligned to the publishing vision of the Commissioning Editor and Publisher. The Development Editor may also commission ancillary items under the guidance of the Commissioning or Senior Development Editor. The role involves cross-functional liaison with concept development and content delivery teams to create material that meets the needs of the key audience and is published on schedule and within budget.
Role Responsibilities
Market awareness and research: understand/establish market needs, conduct desk and market research, assess competition and segments; attend classroom observations where possible; align with the publishing vision and Macmillan Education’s business needs.
Content/manuscript development: support Investment Approval (IA) process, assist in concept development, sample materials, and market research/feedback; prepare author briefs; identify potential authors and external content creators; manage contracts and budgets for external contributors; oversee external content to meet standards; provide feedback to authors; flag content development issues to keep delivery on time and within budget; understand budgeting processes and financial implications; participate in audits like audio/video shoots and asset briefs; manage rights clearance processes.
Art and production briefs: create artwork, design and digital specification briefs, style sheets, page plans and asset briefs; review overmatter for print and digital outputs.
Rights and approvals: ensure correct procedures for external contributors and rights clearance.
Personal development
Stay up to date on ELT/EFL issues, undertake reading and attend relevant conferences; participate in training sessions to develop skills.
Key relationships
Reports to: Senior Development Editor
Key interfaces: Content Development Manager; Commissioning Editor; Senior Development Editor; Managing Editor
Collaborates with Operations, Production, Sales and Marketing
Manages external contributors
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Formal ELT/TEFL qualification
Demonstrable ELT/EFL teaching experience in primary and/or secondary settings
Excellent written English
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Positive attitude and commitment to company aims
Strong teamwork and organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledge of ELT markets and segments
Appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations
Understanding of publishing technologies
Knowledge of a second language
Understanding of content management systems
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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