Editor

1253 Macmillan Polska Sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Polska Sp. z o.o. is seeking an Editor on a fixed-term contract to manage educational publishing projects from manuscript to publication.

The role involves coordinating with external contractors, ensuring quality, and aligning with curriculum needs. Warsaw-based with hybrid work options. The candidate will oversee briefs, supervise production, and liaise with authors and internal teams to deliver high-quality ELT resources.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English with strong attention to detail.
• Strong editorial, copy-editing and proofreading abilities.
• Understanding of ELT methodology and pedagogy for content assessment.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with authors, freelancers and teams.
• Editorial judgement and problem-solving with commitment to quality.
• Proficiency with digital tools and adapting to publishing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage educational publishing projects from concept to publication on time and within budget.
• Monitor Polish education system and ELT market to inform plans and content development.
• Collaborate with authors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the editorial and production process.
• Edit, review and refine content for accuracy, consistency and high editorial standards.
• Coordinate external contributors including editors, designers and reviewers with project management.
• Prepare clear editorial briefs and oversee visual development of publications.
• Manage copyright permissions and contributor agreements and maintain project documentation.
• Support market research, piloting activities and product evaluation to meet customer needs.
• Work with Sales, Marketing and Production to support product launches.
• Present project updates and recommendations to stakeholders and contribute to program development.

Skills

English proficiency

Editorial skills

ELT pedagogy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Editorial judgement

Digital tools

Education

Degree in English / linguistics / education / ELT

Job description

Job Title: Editor, Macmillan Polska Fixed Term Contract, Full Time Location: Warsaw - Hybrid working model Applications Deadline: 16th November 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About The Brand

Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning. The role sits within the structures of Macmillan Polska, the leading provider of ELT (English Language Teaching) educational materials custom made for the needs of the Polish students and teachers. Visit https://www.macmillan.pl/ and follow @MacmillanPolska, @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT

About the Role

Working directly on assigned editorial content and monitoring the work of external contractors. As an Editor you are responsible for developing and managing educational publishing projects from developed manuscript to publication, including market-informed layout planning, proofreading, editorial oversight, and collaboration with external suppliers to deliver high-quality products that meet curriculum and customer needs. The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Role responsibilities

• Manage educational publishing projects from concept through to publication, applying strong project and stakeholder management skills to ensure delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor developments in the Polish education system and ELT market, using pedagogical knowledge, resourcefulness, and market awareness to inform publishing plans and content development.
• Collaborate effectively with authors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the editorial and production process, demonstrating excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Apply strong editorial, writing, and proofreading skills to edit, review, and refine content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high editorial standards.
• Commission and manage external contributors, including reviewers, editors, proofreaders, designers, and other suppliers, using effective project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Prepare clear editorial briefs and oversee the visual development of publications, leveraging editorial expertise, creativity, and attention to detail to support high-quality educational resources.
• Manage copyright permissions, contributor agreements, and project documentation, utilising publishing workflows and systems and maintaining strong standards of quality management and compliance.
• Support market research, piloting activities, and product evaluation, applying pedagogical understanding, analytical thinking, and resourcefulness to ensure publications meet customer and curriculum needs.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Production teams, using effective communication, stakeholder management, and technology skills to support successful product launches.
• Present project updates, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication, project management, and continuous improvement mindsets while contributing to the ongoing development of publishing programmes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal English, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong editorial, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Sound understanding of ELT methodology and pedagogy and the ability to evaluate educational content for linguistic accuracy, level appropriacy and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with authors, freelancers and cross-functional publishing teams.
• Sound editorial judgement, problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to quality.
• Confidence using digital tools and the ability to adapt to evolving publishing technologies and workflows.

Desirable

• Previous experience in ELT or educational publishing.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in English, linguistics, education, ELT or a related discipline.
• ELT teaching qualification and/or English-language teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Polish education system, curriculum, examination requirements and ELT market.
• Experience of print and digital educational content and publishing workflows.
• Experience of working with external editorial suppliers.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editorial tools and responsible AI-supported content development.

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Job Posting End Date: 17-11-2026

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