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Designation - Managing Editor - ELTSummary:This is the senior managerial role in the K-12 educational content sector. The Managing Editor will lead a team responsible for ideation, planning, developing and deploying curriculum-oriented discipline-specific content. The role will broadly involve list-planning, preparing a blueprint for any series of content, maintaining strict timelines, identifying and working with potential authors, leading and mentoring a team of editors, managing copyrights, permissions, creative services, internal and external stakeholders, quality assurance and control and adherence to a budget in the process of execution.Outcomes:The individual’s effort will potentially result in the development of a highly motivated and skilled team of editors and generation of superior quality content, in keeping with curriculum standards and teaching-learning demands.Responsibilities:To lead in conjunction with the management, the development of the product strategies and a roadmap for the discipline in terms of content standards, pedagogical expectations and learning outcomesTo identify and commission authors and work closely with them to carry out the vision for a particular series of content, keeping the focus on the learnerTo own documents such as competition analysis and vertical-horizontal planTo lead and mentor a team of editors in the process of planning, commissioning, development and deployment of contentTo define and ensure the smooth running of editorial processes, guidelines and standardsTo review acquired content and ensure compliance to local and global editorial standards and curriculum frameworksTo project, track and control expenses in line with pre-approved budgetsTo give regular feedback on the quality of edited content to the team and help to improve their skillTo coordinate with and oversee tasks such as seeking copyright permissions, planning and commissioning illustrations, sourcing photographs and managing external vendorsTo work closely with the sales/marketing teams to develop receive feedback on products and get insights on their improvementTo manage and constantly improve relationships with customers, authors and business partnersTo manage deadlines and schedules without compromising on qualityTo manage the publication process efficiently and cost-effectivelyTo draw up a learning calendar for each member of the team to ensure their skill enhancementTo liaise effectively with other departments within the company, HR, Finance, Operations to ensure smooth running of the publishing programSkills and Knowledge:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProficient in using Microsoft word, Excel and PDF editorSuperior editorial and content management skillsExcellent leadership and managerial skillsMinute attention to detailExtensive understanding of pedagogyUnderstanding of quality management principlesExperience in working with global, regional and local teams and stakeholdersPast experience of managing content; drawing plans as per budgets, managing schedules and quality parametersA proactive and flexible approach to work with a strong work ethicAbility to prioritize, delegate and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines and market demandsAbility to inspire the team towards leveraging each member’s potential in organization-building