Learning Content Editor: Educational Resources & Publishing

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Press & Assessment in Cape Town is seeking a Learning Content Editor to shape educational resources for learners and teachers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role is hands-on, involves editing, content development and collaboration with authors and subject experts to turn ideas into high-quality materials.

You will work across digital, print, online course and teacher-support formats, ensuring alignment to Cambridge standards, accessibility and effective learning outcomes,

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience creating, developing, editing and quality assuring educational content or learning materials.
• Experience working with authors, reviewers and subject matter experts or similar content contributors.
• Strong editorial and content development skills.
• Experience applying curriculum, learning or pedagogical principles within educational resources.
• Experience managing content through review cycles and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Strong written communication, planning and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Confidence using digital content development tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing educational content across multiple formats and channels.
• Editing and quality assuring content to ensure clarity, accuracy and learning effectiveness.
• Working with authors, reviewers and subject matter experts to develop high-quality resources.
• Supporting content planning, commissioning activities and publishing schedules.
• Contributing to localisation and curriculum adaptation projects.
• Applying editorial, pedagogical and accessibility standards across assigned content.
• Identifying and escalating content, rights, accessibility or quality risks where appropriate.
• Capturing and sharing good practice that strengthens future content development.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Content development

Stakeholder coordination

Digital publishing tools

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

Cambridge University Press & Assessment in Cape Town is seeking a Learning Content Editor to shape educational resources for learners and teachers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role is hands-on, involves editing, content development and collaboration with authors and subject experts to turn ideas into high-quality materials.

You will work across digital, print, online course and teacher-support formats, ensuring alignment to Cambridge standards, accessibility and effective learning outcomes,