Managing Editor - Pre Primary

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About the Company

Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning. Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT

About the Role

The Managing Editor Pre Primary will lead curriculum development and content strategy for the Foundational years, ensuring alignment with NEP 2020 and NCF 2022. The role involves overseeing editorial processes across subjects with a strong focus on FLN and ECCE, managing a diverse content team, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Job Responsibilities:

• In-depth understanding of the latest education reforms ( NEP 2020 and NCF 2022) and their relevance to publishing for the Foundational years
• Develop content strategies that align with the latest education reforms, take ownership and responsibility of the entire foundational years curriculum across subjects with special focus on FLN
• Proficient in reviewing /editing/developing content for Foundational years especially ECCE
• Manage a content team: authors, SMEs, freelancers, typesetters and illustrators throughout the editorial process
• Conduct audience (teachers, school heads and parents) research to understand how best to reach the target customers
• A keen eye to detail: development, proofreading, editing and ensuring the content is consistent with the company style guide
• Ably support the publishing head on various projects
• Ensure adherence to quality of content
• Manage schedules to facilitate timely delivery of projects without compromising on quality
• Conduct product sessions/workshops, orient customers on products on the latest pedagogy for the foundational years.

Key relationships

• A positive and holistic approach towards understanding and supporting the work-related activities related to editorial process
• To collaborate and work closely with the sales, marketing and production teams to ensure synergy and seamless handover of projects

Key Competencies

Qualification and Prerequisites

• Masters in English/science/Education
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Experience in publishing/educational organisation/schools - 15+ Years in a publishing house preferred
• Postgraduate degree/ MPhil/PHD in Child psychology/ ECCE and teaching experience will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel
• The position will be based in Noida, corporate office.

Interpersonal Skills:

• A minimum of three years experience as Deputy Managing Editor or in a similar role.
• Project management and willingness to work in a team.
• Strong editing skills as well as written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset and decision-making abilities
• Adaptability and willingness to learn