Editorial Manager, Higher Education and Trade

Oxford University Press; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher in India is seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to lead the Higher Education & Trade editorial team. The role involves overseeing editorial standards, managing projects, and contributing to innovative educational resources. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 10 years of editorial experience, along with strong leadership and project management skills. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on teaching and learning across India.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven editorial experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and development of teaching and learning solutions.
• Ensure high editorial standards and accuracy.
• Lead strategic initiatives for lexical resources.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

TshwaneLex (TLex)

Sketchengine

Content management systems

Job description

Editorial Manager, Higher Education and Trade

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the Higher Education & Lexical editorial team at Oxford University Press India (OUPI). The role offers a chance to make a significant impact by expanding and enhancing the Higher Education list, aligning editorial outputs with OUPI’s mission to advance learning worldwide. You will work on innovative projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to shaping educational resources that influence teaching and learning across India.

About the Role

As Editorial Manager, you will:

• Oversee the creation and development of teaching and learning solutions for Higher Education, Trade, and Lexical lists.
• Ensure high editorial standards, maintaining consistency, accuracy, and linguistic integrity.
• Lead strategic initiatives such as Go-to-Market (GTM) planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), and impact studies for lexical resources.
• Utilize tools like TshwaneLex (TLex), Sketchengine, and content management systems for efficient data handling.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Your work will directly influence OUP’s educational offerings and strengthen its position as a trusted academic partner.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• Master’s degree
• Minimum 10 years of proven editorial experience
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Queries

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