Strategic Editor, World Language Curriculum (Remote)

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEE is seeking an Executive Editor for World Language Curriculum to drive editorial leadership for our High School Summer Abroad Language & Culture program. You will shape curriculum across multiple languages, set standards, and manage a team of freelance editors to deliver high-quality materials for U.S.

high school students. Strong candidates will have 7–10 years in educational publishing, fluency in Spanish, and proven ability to balance academic goals with timelines in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years editorial experience in educational publishing.
• Experience leading curriculum development across multiple languages.
• Fluency in Spanish required; other languages a plus.
• Experience managing teams of 4–6 contributors.
• Strong knowledge of ACTFL proficiency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial development across Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
• Define product specs, standards, and workflows.
• Translate priorities into curriculum architecture and materials.
• Oversee freelance editors and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with HSOB Academics, Sales, and Marketing.
• Train instructors and develop training materials.
• Evaluate manuscripts and manage feedback cycles.
• Oversee copyright and permissions.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Project management

Strong written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in world language education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Google Drive

Editorial management systems

Job description

CIEE is seeking an Executive Editor for World Language Curriculum to drive editorial leadership for our High School Summer Abroad Language & Culture program. You will shape curriculum across multiple languages, set standards, and manage a team of freelance editors to deliver high-quality materials for U.S.

high school students. Strong candidates will have 7–10 years in educational publishing, fluency in Spanish, and proven ability to balance academic goals with timelines in a fast-paced,