Content Editor

Do you have experience of commissioning or developing learning materials for a variety of channels, e.g. print, online and multimedia?  Do you have experience of copyediting and proofreading documents on paper and on screen? Are you an excellent and confident communicator with a high level of literacy and attention to detail.

The publishing arm of a leading and highly respected Institute based in London is looking to recruit a Commissioning/Content Editor to work on an exciting range of learning resources primarily in the Corporate and Professional area of the business.  This is an interesting and wide-ranging role that will involve working closely with qualification managers, subject matter experts and learning technologists to commission, edit, develop content for online delivery. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with colleagues on the learning decision-making process.
• Prepare a commissioning brief for each qualification informed by syllabus content, learning design and appropriate pedagogic methodologies
• Identify suitable authors and commission and manage associated contracts
• Work closely with the Learning Technologist and Subject Matter Expert to develop a clear plan that details the content needed to develop each qualification
• Copyedit content and make ready for production activity
• Assess draft content and  consolidate feedback from other stakeholders

This is an interesting and wide-ranging role with a lot of scope for development and the successful person will have:

• an understanding of the requirements for effective online learning
• the ability to assess the suitability of content for its intended audience and reshape it where necessary
• sound copy editing and proofreading skills
• a willingness to work collaboratively and establish good working relationships
• strong project management skills
• knowledge of standard editorial processes
• Ability to evaluate and provide feedback

For further details of this role please forward your CV and a short cover letter outlining your salary expectations.