Senior Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primary

Springer Nature; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Springer Nature is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor in a role based in London or Madrid with a hybrid working model. You will lead ELT projects, identify authors, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content on schedule and within budget.

The role requires expertise in ELT markets, strong English language skills, and the ability to drive business plans with Global and Local Brand partners. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and vendor management are key components.

Formación

• Knowledge of ELT markets, especially Spain
• ELT publishing experience at project leadership level
• Solid experience in English language teaching and awareness of international teaching contexts
• Excellent written English
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage numerous tasks
• Understanding of publishing technologies and willingness to learn new systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working understanding of content management systems
• A positive attitude and commitment to company aims
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills
• Experience with a range of new media

Responsabilidades

• Segment strategy and planning based on market insights and intelligence.
• Develop differentiated concepts from market research and prepare validation samples.
• Identify authors and evaluate proposals for quality and fit.
• Prepare business cases and oversee project scope with the Project Manager.
• Resource projects and track budget phasing with the Project Manager.

Conocimientos

ELT publishing

Project leadership

English proficiency

Timelines & deadlines

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

CMS knowledge

Budget awareness

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Editor

Location: London or Madrid – Hybrid working model

Applications Deadline: 5th August

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is a leading publisher of research. We publish journals and books and support open research. We provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services to help researchers, health professionals, and educators. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About The Brand

Macmillan Education provides world-class content in relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning. Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT.

About the Role

As Senior Commissioning Editor, you will take responsibility for projects within a Portfolio, researching and developing differentiated concepts (in print and digital) and overseeing the commissioning of appropriate, profitable and high-quality ELT content. You will ensure projects are planned and resourced adequately.

You will identify authors and contributors, working with the Global Market Research team, key local markets and Global and Local Brand to develop strong concepts that showcase the Customer Value Proposition.

Through a matrix management structure, you will guide the in-house cross-functional or freelance team to develop quality material that meets market needs, produced to schedule and within budget. You will mentor and develop Commissioning Editors.

Using high levels of understanding of ELT products and markets, you will work with the Publisher to deliver a profitable business plan and research new publishing solutions with the Global Content and Methodologies team, proposing opportunistic products to grow the sub-segment (e.g., versions).

Reporting to the Portfolio Publisher, collaboration is essential with the Content Development team, the Global Content and Methodologies team, Publishing Operations, Sales and Marketing, Digital Product and Procurement stakeholders.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis in our London or Madrid offices on a hybrid working model.

Role responsibilities

• Segment strategy and publishing planning - Business Insights & Market Intelligence

• Analyse competition strategy and look for publishing opportunities within the (sub) segment

• Identify partnerships with Global and Local Brand support, analysis and interpretation of data for Birthday review

• Concept development - Global Perspective, Creating & Innovating

• Develop strong differentiated concepts for projects from market research, and prepare teacher validation samples for agreed components

• Identify authors/contributors and evaluate proposals for quality

• Prepare business cases and oversee project scope with the Project Manager

• Feed into platform and product needs in line with customer requirements

• Content development - Editorial skills, Project Management, Balancing Stakeholders

• Work with stakeholders to schedule and plan projects effectively

• Oversee commissioning and briefing of authors and contributors in material development

• Brief external content developers and packagers on project specifications, tasks and schedules

• Collaborate across portfolios to identify opportunities for content reuse and co-creation

• Negotiate with authors with the Publisher; manage contracts with legal where relevant

• Understand digital requirements and feed into the digital roadmap as appropriate

• Budget/Financial/Resource Responsibility - Analysis, Publishing Workflows & Systems

• Understand the Investment Approval process and cost/schedule implications of publishing processes

• With the Publisher, Project Manager and Content Development Manager ensure projects are resourced adequately for timely delivery

• Track budget phasing with the Project Manager to maintain project integrity

• Staff Management - Leading & Supervising, Communicates Effectively

• Manage performance, training and development of Commissioning Editors; support matrix management of Content Development team

• Delegate appropriately and monitor well-being and DEI issues relevant to staff

• Recruit and induct new Commissioning Editors

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of ELT markets, especially the Pre-Primary & Primary segments in Spain

• ELT publishing experience at project leadership level with a proven track record

• Solid experience in English language teaching and awareness of international teaching contexts

• Excellent written English

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage numerous tasks

• Understanding of publishing technologies and willingness to learn new systems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Working understanding of content management systems

• A positive attitude and commitment to company aims

• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills

• Experience with a range of new media

• Desirable

• Knowledge of a second language desirable

To apply

• A CV

• A cover letter

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