Editorial Manager - 5998

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Job Description Position : Editorial Manager Division : South Asia Education Location : India Department : Editorial Reports to : Product Manager Position summary : To plan, design, and implement publishing programmes, to commission authors and other project resource, to train and supervise subordinates to produce accurate and print-ready education materials for the target markets in order to achieve high levels of profit, while maintaining the highest possible publishing standards. Principal Accountabilities/Key Result Areas: Content Development and Management: Collaborate with authors, subject matter experts, and internal teams to conceptualize and develop high-quality education materials for k-12 segment. Manage the content development process, including outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with curriculum standards. Provision of clear briefings and timely delivery of materials to editors, freelancers, authors, reviewers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Efficient planning of schedules and execution. Ensure budget management is controlled and on target. Market research and analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, market demands, and competitive strategies within the segment. Utilize insights to inform product development strategies, pricing decisions, and marketing initiatives aimed at maximizing market share and revenue growth. Project Management: Lead cross-functional project teams to execute product development initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Manage editorial processes smoothly, and ensure all documents are readily located and circulated. Coordinate with editorial, design, production, and marketing teams to streamline workflows and optimize processes for efficient project execution. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews of content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with educational standards and guidelines. Work closely with regulatory bodies, curriculum authorities, and certification boards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including authors, educators, reviewers, and institutional partners, to gather feedback, solicit endorsements, and foster collaboration. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional development workshops to promote our brand and build strategic partnerships. Team management and maintenance Involve in recruitment of new editorial staff for own area of responsibility. Supervise and check various stages of subordinates' work, from manuscript to print-ready stage efficiently and effectively, and provide regular feedback. Mentor new and inexperienced subordinates with ongoing individual and small-group trainings. Demonstrate proactive involvement in and contribution to training programmes. Reinforce and maintain in-house standards. Dissemination of product knowledge Ongoing collaboration and communication with regional Editorial, Sales, and Marketing. Disseminate in-depth subject expertise to Sales and Marketing. Extend professional support to the Marketing Department in particular at all major promotional events. Monitoring of market and management of backlist Conduct market research in collaboration with Sales, and ongoing teacher contact. Monitor and analyse market reaction to the established products in the backlist. Knowledge and Experience: A postgraduate degree in Education, Maths/Science or other related disciplines. Diploma/Certificate in Publishing preferred. At least 8-10 years editorial experience in print or e-learning materials, ideally in k-12 school segment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and proficiency in editing and proofreading. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software and tools Knowledge of educational standards and familiarity with curriculum development processes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build rapport with external stakeholders. Passion for education, innovation, and making a positive impact on target audience. Key Interfaces: Internal: South Asia publishing team members, local editorial, marketing, sales and digital teams External: Authors, freelance editors, advisors, illustrators/designers, suppliers, content service providers Show more Show less