Commissioning Editor (Bachillerato)

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Job Summary

Job Description

The Commissioning Editor will research, commission, and oversee the development of appropriate, quality print and digital Bachillerato content from concept development through to publication. This role involves commissioning authors and contributors, and collaborating with the Global Market Research team, Spain Secondary Portfolio Manager, and the CPMO Secondary team. Responsibilities include attending positioning meetings, carrying out school visits, monitoring developments, commissioning authors, understanding digital requirements, and managing budgets and resources. The editor will also need to oversee packager's work and keep up-to-date on ELT/EFL trends. They are responsible for ensuring content meets the project specification and quality expectations of the course and must demonstrate awareness of the cost and schedule implications of publishing processes.
Must have:
  • Degree level education or equivalent.
  • Formal ELT/TEFL qualification & demonstrable ELT publishing experience.
  • Knowledge of ELT markets and Spain Secondary and Bachillerato segments.
  • Excellent written English.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage numerous tasks.
  • Understanding of publishing technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good to have:
  • 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.
  • Excellent team-working and organisational skills.

Job Details

Job Title: Commissioning Editor (Bachillerato)

Organisation: Macmillan Education

Location: Madrid – Hybrid Working Model 

Application Deadline: 1st 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  

The role of Commissioning Editor is to research, commission and oversee the development of appropriate, quality print and digital Bachillerato content from concept development through to publication as specified in the Publishing Plan.  The role involves commissioning authors and contributors, and working closely with the Global Market Research team, Spain Secondary Portfolio Manager and the CPMO Secondary team to support the development of strong concepts that showcase the Customer Value Proposition. 

Role Responsibilities


Segment strategy and publishing planning  

  • Attend positioning meetings and maintain awareness of company strategy and changes following market update meetings to support development of the bachillerato segment.

Concept development  

  • Carry out school visits and observations to inform concept development and product differentiation in line with the publishing plan and to ensure projects meets the bachillerato publishing vision.

  • Monitor developments in the University Entrance Exam to develop materials which comply with the latest updates.

Content development 

  • Commission and brief authors and contributors for the development of material, ensuring content meets the project specification and the quality expectations of the course.

  • Understand segment digital requirements and support the packager to develop digital products ensuring they fulfil the needs of the segment and concept.

  • Liaise with media and design outlets directly or via the packager to deliver excellent media content.

Budget/Financial/Resource Responsibility   

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

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

  • Work with the Project Manager to plan external resource for timely delivery in line with the budget.

 

Packager Management  

  • Support with packager selection according to the needs of the project, support project planning effectively and oversee the packager’s work ensuring quality expectations are met.

Personal development 

  • Keep up to date on ELT/EFL trends and issues, participate in in-house/external training sessions, maintain and expand network of industry contacts to support publication.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications 

Essential 

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent. 

  • Formal ELT/TEFL qualification & demonstrable ELT publishing experience at project leadership level..

  • Knowledge of ELT markets and Spain Secondary and Bachillerato segments.

  • Demonstrable ELT publishing experience at project leadership level 

  • Excellent written English. 

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

  • Understanding of publishing technologies.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

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.

  • Excellent team-working and organisational skills.

 

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