Hybrid Video Development Editor – Academic Publishing

Sage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working up to 2 days in office

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Travel insurance

Tuition support

Snacks and beverages

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sage, a global academic publisher, seeks a Video Development Editor (Permanent) in the UK. You will acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections, coordinate with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget.

You will lead acquisitions, content development, and coordination with external partners, while aligning with product strategy and audience needs. Hybrid work and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience within academic publishing, higher education, streaming media, or a related environment.
• Experience with acquisitions and/or contracting, including managing relationships with external clients or SMEs.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
• Experience adapting to changing priorities and market conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Some knowledge of streaming media publishing process and industry is a plus.
• Some understanding of how video and other digital resources support teaching and learning in higher education is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working under the mentorship of the Executive Editor, acquire and develop new content for published Video collections each year.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, guided by analysis of usage, adoption, and collection performance.
• Research disciplinary trends, emerging topics, and key contributors to inform decisions.
• Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet defined annual goals for each collection.
• Ensure alignment with strategic priorities and audience needs.
• Contract and manage Editorial Boards for Video collections, collaborating with them and other academic partners.
• Define the content scope of annual updates with SMEs and internal collaborators.
• Keep information architecture for Video collections up-to-date and relevant.
• Collaborate with Global Video Production to deliver content on schedule and within budget.
• Proactively track progress toward commissioning and production goals using internal systems.
• Review content at key post-production stages to ensure quality and editorial standards.
• Support Library Sales and Marketing to meet usage goals.
• Represent Sage at national and international conferences; travel may be required.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Prioritization

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sage, a global academic publisher, seeks a Video Development Editor (Permanent) in the UK. You will acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections, coordinate with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget.

You will lead acquisitions, content development, and coordination with external partners, while aligning with product strategy and audience needs. Hybrid work and travel may be involved.