Development Editor
Core
Develop educational content for students, teachers, and institutions in lifelong learning, managing the process from author brief to publication.
Role type
Senior IC Development Editor (ELT/EFL)
Builds
Educational books, digital content, and ancillary items for Macmillan Education
Domain
Education (ELT/EFL) + Publishing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
ELT/TEFL qualification, ELT/EFL teaching experience, market intelligence, contract management, editorial judgment, budget management, cross-functional liaison, publishing workflows, rights clearance
Preferred skills
Knowledge of ELT markets, publishing technologies, second language proficiency, content management systems
Technologies
Content management systems, publishing workflows
Responsibilities
Prepare author briefs informed by market intelligence; identify potential authors and contributors; manage contracts and budget terms for external contributors; provide feedback to authors to align material with brief and market needs; resolve content development issues to ensure on-time delivery; manage overmatter across print and digital formats; support copy-editing and asset brief creation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC