Description:

This is an exciting opportunity in one of the world’s largest publishers of academic books and provider of on-line educational resources. They are looking for a Development Editor to be responsible for developing both print and digital products for their academic/higher education lists. The position can be based in either Dubai or Athens.

Key duties:

• Conduct and analyse market reviews of both print and digital content
• Make decisions based on the needs of the market and target audience at all times
• Understand the pedagogic requirements of students and lecturers and know how to incorporate these in teaching and learning materials both in print and in digital products
• Work closely with Executive Editor and/or Commissioning Editor to bring projects in on schedule and within budget
• Develop expert knowledge of company’s major digital product(s)

Experience / skills required:

• Editorial experience in higher education publishing/product development is essential
• You must have a strong understanding of changing student and lecturer expectations
• Excellent analytic skills – you must be able to interpret data, draw appropriate conclusions and determine way forward
• Attentive to detail and exceptional editorial and communication skills
• You need a strong problem solving mind-set
• Arabic language skill are desirable

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk