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job title and location
job title: development editor
location: mexico city, mexico
role overview
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 appropriate quality and aligned to the publishing vision. The development editor may also commission ancillary items under guidance. The role involves extensive cross-functional liaison to create material that meets the needs of the key audience and is published on schedule and within budget.
responsibilities
* market awareness/research: work with the project team to understand/establish specific market or segment needs. Carry out desk and market research (competition, segment, market analysis) and attend classroom observations where possible. Understand the publishing vision in the context of the publishing plan and macmillan education's business needs.
* content/manuscript development: understand and contribute to the investment approval (ia) process and support the commissioning editor in concept development, sample materials, market research/feedback. Prepare author briefs in light of market research. Identify potential authors, contributors and external content creators. Understand contract terms and budget for external contributors. Develop material that follows the brief and supports different output formats. Oversee external content creators and ensure content meets required standards. Provide feedback to authors/contributors with support as needed. Alert the project team to content development issues to ensure on-time delivery and within budget. Understand budgeting and financial implications of changes. Attend audio recordings, video/photo shoots and related meetings to ensure outputs meet the brief/project specification. Create artwork, design and digital specification briefs, style sheets, page plans and asset briefs. Manage rights clearance processes.
* personal development: stay up to date on elt/efl issues, participate in training and development opportunities.
* key relationships: report to senior development editor; collaborate with content development manager, commissioning editor, senior development editor, managing editor and other internal departments (operations, production, sales and marketing). Manage external contributors as required.
qualifications
essential
* educated to degree level or equivalent
* formal elt/tefl qualification
* demonstrable elt/efl teaching experience in a primary and/or secondary setting
* excellent written english
* ability to work to tight deadlines and manage numerous tasks
* excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* positive attitude and commitment to company aims
* excellent teamwork and organizational 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
* working understanding of content management systems
additional information
springer nature values diversity and inclusion; we strive to attract, nurture and develop the best talent. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so accommodation can be provided. For more information about career opportunities, please visit careers page.
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