About this role
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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Other facts
About McGraw Hill LLC.
We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world. At McGraw Hill, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn, teach and grow. Every educator teaches differently. Every institution has a unique approach. Every learner forges their own path to become who they want to be. We know that no two journeys are the same – and support your path, wherever it may take you. Our mission is to guide you along the path to unlock your potential, no matter where your starting point may be.
Through our commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusion, we foster a culture of belonging that respects and reflects the diversity of the people and communities we serve. For over 130 years, we have never stopped innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of educators and learners – and will continue to support and celebrate your efforts every step of the way.
Find your path to what’s possible. Learn more at https://careers.mheducation.com/
What you'll do
- The Senior Content Developer will lead project planning and collaborate with regional teams to drive content strategy. They will oversee product creation from concept to publication, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.
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