Assistant Content Editor, ELT

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ABOUT THE ROLE

To support the development of outstanding content for English Language & Teaching courses that meets or surpasses market needs by virtue of its quality, learning design, and pedagogy. The Assistant Content Editor will contribute to the ELT team by  

•  gathering market feedback to inform the development of new project proposals
•  coordinating peer reviews of existing products and drafts of content in development to inform revision plans
• managing the creation, delivery, and production of online instructor and student resources
• overseeing the production workflow, including of schedules and page proofs following handover
• engaging directly with authors to guide the creation of superior content for the Canadian ELT market.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Market validation of content: Drawing on existing templates, adapt and distribute market research surveys to obtain feedback on new project proposals, value propositions, revision plans, and draft materials to gain the necessary market validation and, in parallel, to seed the market for future adoptions. Prepare and present the findings in a clear and coherent way, so that reviewers’ responses can be used by the Portfolio Manager and Senior Development Editor to support recommendations for revising content. Research reviewers, issue review invitations, set deadlines/follow up, collate and anonymize reviews.Ensure that honorariums are paid in a timely fashion.    
2. Curation of teaching support materials and services: Commission and coordinate the preparation of market-required resources to support the use of our products in the classroom. Assess and review content against contracted requirements. Perform light editing where needed, with sensitivity to cultural nuances existing across geographies. Coordinate with the Digital Production Team to get our products placed on the appropriate digital platforms for access by our customers.
3.  Project management: In accordance with defined procedures and under the supervision of the Editorial Manager, efficiently manage work with external parties—including authors, freelance contributors, and third-party vendors—to ensure projects are complete to brief, schedule, and budget. Set up new projects and monitor progress. Identify issues/risks and take action to resolve them; where necessary, report issues/risks to the Editorial Manager and Portfolio Manager to determine an appropriate path to resolution.
4. Editing and development: Liaise with authors and the Senior Development Editor to support the development of textual and non-textual content to meet the needs of lecturers and students as fully as possible so that our products are distinctive, innovative, and compelling. Perform photo research, manuscript preparation, and light editorial work to ensure that the manuscript and related materials meet the requirement of our production partners. 
5. Production assistance: Liaise with authors, copy editors and proofreaders, and members of the production team to coordinate the exchange and review of manuscripts and formatted passes in the period from manuscript handover to the delivery of final print files. Create draft production schedules for review, and work closely with other members of the in-house editorial team to ensure projects are completed according to agreed-upon schedules.
6. Market and ELT ecosystem expertise: Maintain an accurate and dynamic understanding of the competitive environment and customer needs by interacting directly with instructors and students through reviews and surveys; by completing detailed analyses of our competitors' products; and by analyzing third-party data on the markets in which we compete. 
7. Data hygiene: Ensure project tracking systems and CRM systems, particularly Oxford Publish, are up to date with accurate data. Create and share clear, compelling value propositions, marketing copy, and NBAs for all products. 

ABOUT YOU

• Highly literate and numerate, with excellent written communication skills.  
• Superior organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. 
• Ability to work independently and be proactive in solving problems. 
• Keen attention to detail at all times. 
• Demonstrable interest in the publishing industry, with some prior experience of educational or ELT publishing an advantage. 
• Proven ability to learn and effectively use different IT systems and software. 
• Ability to work productively with immediate team members and with stakeholders across the broader organization toward a common purpose and good.

Location: This role is hybrid in Toronto, Canada (2 days a week in office)

GJC: S3 (for internal purposes only)