Video Content Development Editor

Sage Publication; London Borough of Islington; 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 & income protection

Private medical cover

Tuition scheme & access to Sage books

Job summary

Sage Pub in London seeks a Video Development Editor to acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections, ensuring alignment with budget and strategy. You will work with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other partners to meet delivery deadlines and maintain editorial standards.

The role requires 3+ years in academic publishing or streaming media, strong communication, and a collaborative, hybrid work style. Travel to conferences is possible.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in 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, meet deadlines, and work in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
• Experience adapting to changing priorities and market conditions.
• Ability to work independently and handle competing demands in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of streaming media publishing process and its role in teaching and learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new content for published Video collections each year; deliver on time and within budget.
• Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet annual goals.
• Contract and manage Editorial Boards for Video collections and define content scope.
• Maintain up-to-date information architecture (taxonomies) for Video collections.
• Collaborate with Global Video Production to deliver content on schedule and budget.
• Support Library Sales and Marketing to meet usage goals.
• Represent Sage at national and international conferences; some travel required.

Skills

3+ years exp

Acquisitions exp

Contracting exp

Communication skills

Project management

Hybrid work

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sage Pub in London seeks a Video Development Editor to acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections, ensuring alignment with budget and strategy. You will work with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other partners to meet delivery deadlines and maintain editorial standards.

The role requires 3+ years in academic publishing or streaming media, strong communication, and a collaborative, hybrid work style. Travel to conferences is possible.