Senior Editor, Branded Content, Emea

3 weeks ago

Andover Hampshire, United Kingdom National Geographic Learning ELT Full time

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic product team, developing English language teaching and learning content from pre-school to adult with the awe-inspiring authentic National Geographic and TED content. We’re currently seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Senior Development Editor; this is a full-time permanent role.
The right candidate for this role must be degree educated (or equivalent), have solid experience working within textbook publishing, and demonstrable content and copy writing skills. Ideally you will have a recognized English language teaching qualification and direct teaching experience.

Sunday 16th June 2024

Job Title: Senior Development Editor
Business Unit: NGL Global Editorial
Reporting to: Managing Development Editor
Based: Hybrid, 2 to 10 days per month in Andover, Hampshire office
As a Senior Development Editor on the NGL Global ELT Publishing team, you will work on all aspects of the development of multi-level, multi-component programmes, in multiple delivery formats. You will participate in research and planning with the goal of meeting the needs of the customer and strengthening National Geographic Learning’s impact in the marketplace. You will also demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that our products meet NGL standards for quality, creativity, authenticity and market/customer expectations while being produced and delivered on schedule and within budget.

Product development

Contribute to conceptualizing new product proposals that support effective teaching and learning, represent NGL brand values, address customer needs and reflect up-to-date quality educational research.
Edit content of course components at all stages of their development. Apply understanding of language pedagogy to make content decisions.
Collaborate with the Digital team to develop specifications, schedule, brief and budget for digital components from product conception and throughout development to review content, monitor quality and ensure timely delivery.
Commission, brief and monitor quality of work of external contributors including authors, freelance editors and audio-visual suppliers.
Develop authors and freelancers through clear and comprehensive briefs and consistent, constructive feedback.
Collaborate with cross-departmental project teams fostering positive relationships and effective communication.
Track and report on project budgets throughout the development process to ensure delivery within allocated budget.
Anticipate process and development issues and troubleshoot.

Understand target user group throughout the product development process to inform own editorial decisions and guide those of freelance collaborators.
Plan, design, and conduct market research virtually and in person to inform product concept and development, ensuring customers feel their input is valued.
Work with Sales and Marketing colleagues to engage key accounts during development that will improve the product and facilitate more adoptions and achieve greater sales.

Brief cross-departmental project teams on product concept, target user groups and plans for integration of National Geographic and/or TED content.
Engage key Sales and Marketing stakeholders during development by presenting at stakeholder readouts and fielding questions to ensure strong sales launch in market, help shape the go-to-market product strategy and anticipate customization needs.
Participate in marketing and sales strategy and support activities, including training Sales reps at Sales meetings so they are prepared to sell and overcome objections.

Contribution to Staff Development and Continuous Improvement

Build relationships across teams and use available forums to promote the smooth-running of projects and knowledge sharing.
Mentor junior team members to develop editorial skills and to guide their progression.

Digital Team; Global Product Managers (in Boston HQ) and Regional Sales and Marketing teams (EMEA, Latin America, Asia, US & Canada); External: Authors, freelance editors, audio studios, industry organisations, publishing and education consultants; Travel Requirements:

This role is office based, but occasional national and international travel will be required to attend meetings, events or conduct product research.

Understanding of the principles of English language acquisition
English language proficiency (C2)
Demonstrable content and copy editing skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks and meet established deadlines
A recognized English language or other teaching qualification
Ability to speak another language, particularly Asian or European
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Cengage Group EMEA is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the regions that we operate in and our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences. Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

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