Are you passionate about shaping educational content that makes a difference? We are seeking a talented Senior Content Developer to join our dynamic team, focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Teaching (ELT) product development. You’ll play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge educational solutions that cater to both student needs and current pedagogical trends.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive content strategy, lead project management, and ensure product quality. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong experience in ELT publishing or teaching, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a lasting impact on education.
Your contribution to the team includes:
- Lead project planning in partnership with the Line Manager and collaborate closely with regional teams.
- Conduct comprehensive market research, including teacher interviews, classroom observations, focus groups, and attending industry conferences.
- Build and manage a network of authors, advisors, reviewers, and freelance editors to support product development.
- Oversee product creation, from initial concept to publication, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Ensure consistency and quality across materials, addressing issues with authors and editors as needed.
- Manage communications with authors, freelancers, and vendors, ensuring smooth workflow and project updates.
- Monitor project costs and escalate any concerns to the Line Manager.
- Maintain thorough project documentation, including intellectual property records and asset archives for future reference.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in content development or editorial roles within the ELT publishing industry.
- Strong knowledge and experience in the English Language Teaching (ELT) field is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a keen eye for editing and proofreading.
- Proven experience managing digital content projects is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Previous teaching experience or practical knowledge of English language learning practices.
- Experience managing freelancers and working with authors across diverse regions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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