Commissioning Editor, ELT

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Commissioning Editor will be responsible for commissioning and developing profitable and quality ELT content (print or digital) from concept development through to publication. This involves commissioning authors, working with overseas markets, marketing, and project teams. The editor will collaborate with the Publisher and Senior Commissioning Editor, as well as other stakeholders to ensure publishing meets audience needs and aligns with pre-press investment. The role includes market research, content development, and budget management, along with staff management and personal development.
Must have:
  • ELT/TEFL qualification
  • Knowledge of ELT markets
  • Excellent written English
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Meticulous content development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude and commitment
  • Excellent team and organisational skills
  • At least 3 years of English language teaching experience
  • ELT publishing experience at project leadership level
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of a second language
  • Working understanding of content management systems
  • Experience of working with a range of new media
  • Experience of in-market research
  • Experience of concept development
  • Working knowledge of InCopy

Job Details

Job Title: Commissioning Editor, ELT (12 Month Fixed Term) 

Organisation: Macmillan Education

Location: London or Madrid – Hybrid Working Model 

Application Deadline: Sunday 15th June 2025

 

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About the Brand 

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  

We are hiring for a Commissioning Editor to join Springer Nature in either our London or Madrid offices! In this role, you will commission and develop appropriate, profitable and quality ELT content (print or digital) from concept development through to publication as specified in the publishing plan. This involves commissioning authors and contributors and working closely with overseas markets, marketing, and the in-house or freelance project team to develop quality material that meets the needs of the key markets and is produced on schedule and within budget. 

You will collaborate with the Publisher and Senior Commissioning Editor, as well as Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Production stakeholders ensuring the publishing meets the needs of the key audience and is aligned with pre-press investment. 

 

Role Responsibilities

Market awareness/research 

  • Work with relevant stakeholders to schedule and plan market research in line with the publishing plan. 

  • Conduct market research to ensure the project meets the publishing vision and Macmillan business needs. 

  • Keep up to date with other publishers’ material with a view to their potential impact on the publishing plan. 

Content/material development (print/digital) 

  • Work with relevant stakeholders to schedule and plan projects effectively. 

  • Develop the concept of the course in liaison with the Publisher, including the component list and briefs.  

  • Identify appropriate authors and contributors and initiate and develop proposals in line with the publishing vision. 

  • Commission and work with authors and contributors in the development of material ensuring it follows the brief. 

  • Work with the content development team to ensure all briefing follows the project specification. 

  • Work with the content development team to evaluate materials written by authors and contributors to ensure content meets the project specification. 

  • Brief external content developers on project specification, tasks, schedules and ways of working. 

  • Negotiate and administer content development contracts, with support from Editorial Services. 

  • Understand segment digital requirements and feed into the digital roadmap as appropriate 

  • In liaison with the Publisher, fully resource content development stages in line with the editorial budget. 

  • Make full use of in-house and external content development resources to ensure timely publication. 

  • Ensure Publisher is updated on progress of the project(s) 

  • Ensure all company content development procedures and best-practice guidelines are observed. 

  • Ensure backlist title corrections are implemented 

  • Ensure and maintain high quality author care. 

Budget/Financial Responsibility   

  • Understand the Investment Approval process, and feed into IA documentation as required. 

  • With the Publisher, prepare costings, forecasts, specifications and business case to be sent for P&L approval. 

  • Demonstrate full awareness of the cost and schedule implications of all publishing processes. 

  • Understand the budgeting process and financial implications of making changes. 

Staff Management  

  • Manage performance, training and development of staff, working closely with the Content Development Manager and the Learning and Development Team. 

  • Delegate appropriately and maintain awareness of Health and Safety and Equalities issues relevant to staff. 

  • Recruit and induct new staff in line with management capacity 

Personal development 

  • Keep up to date on ELT/EFL issues, undertake background reading and attend conferences as appropriate. 

  • Use and develop existing skills and participate in in-house/external training sessions. 

  • Maintain and expand network of industry contacts to support publications. 

 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications 

Essential 

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent  

  • Formal ELT/TEFL qualification 

  • Knowledge of ELT markets and segments 

  • Appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations 

  • Excellent written English 

  • An ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage numerous tasks 

  • Understanding of publishing technologies 

  • Demonstrable experience in meticulous, high quality content development  

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

  • A positive attitude and commitment to aims of the company 

  • Excellent team-working and organisational skills 

  • At least 3 years English language teaching experience  

  • Demonstrable ELT publishing experience at project leadership level 

  • Proven track record of successful ELT/EFL product development 

  • Experience of successful team-working 

 

Desirable  

  • Knowledge of a second language 

  • A working understanding of content management systems 

  • Experience of working with a range of new media 

  • Experience of in-market research 

  • Experience of concept development 

  • Working knowledge of InCopy 

 

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Job Posting End Date:

15-06-2025

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