Video Development Editor: Hybrid Content & Acquisitions

Sage; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working up to 2 days per week

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Tuition scheme

Snacks & beverages

Healthy lifestyle reimbursement

Company loans

Job summary

Sage, a mission-driven independent academic publisher, seeks a Video Development Editor to acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections. You will manage projects, coordinate with Editorial, Global Video Production, and partners to ensure timely, high-quality updates that meet budget goals.

You will build relationships, oversee content scope with Editorial Boards, and support sales and marketing to grow usage and reach. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in academic publishing or related fields.
• Experience with acquisitions and contracting, including managing relationships with external clients or SMEs.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of streaming media publishing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new content for published Video collections, delivering on annual goals within budget.
• Create original productions and select licensed content aligned with strategy and audience needs.
• Contract and manage Editorial Boards with academic partners to define content scope.
• Keep information architecture (taxonomies) up-to-date for Video collections and related materials.
• Coordinate with Global Video Production to deliver content on schedule and within budget.
• Support Library Sales and Marketing to meet usage goals for Video products.
• Represent Sage at national and international conferences; travel as required.

Skills

Acquisitions

Contracting

Relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Hybrid work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sage, a mission-driven independent academic publisher, seeks a Video Development Editor to acquire and develop content for Sage Video collections. You will manage projects, coordinate with Editorial, Global Video Production, and partners to ensure timely, high-quality updates that meet budget goals.

You will build relationships, oversee content scope with Editorial Boards, and support sales and marketing to grow usage and reach. Some travel may be required.