Assistant Editor (Primary ELT Editorial)

Oxford University Press; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking an Assistant Editor to produce high-quality English language teaching materials. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a high level of English literacy, and experience in market research. Responsibilities include maintaining project timelines, collaboration with teams, and enhancing brand awareness. This role offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• High level of literacy in written and spoken English.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality English language teaching materials.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of competitors’ products.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

ELT-related qualifications

Job description

Assistant Editor (Primary ELT Editorial)

Location: Kowloon, HK

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

Division: Education

Department: Primary ELT Editorial

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Assistant Editor to join our Primary ELT Editorial Team who will be responsible for producing English language teaching materials, either in book, audio‑visual, electronic form, stand‑alone or package, for the target market that are accurate, attractive, achieve a market schedule and are appropriate for that market, in order to achieve high levels of profit for the company, while maintaining the highest possible publishing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Product knowledge - Clear understanding of market requirements is demonstrated. Education Bureau/Examination Authority syllabi are understood. Product knowledge is in-depth and accurately disseminated to sales and marketing personnel.
• Desk editing - Straightforward editorial tasks are handled responsibly and independently. Work carried out meets the requirements specified by supervisors. Reduced supervisor correction and guidance is required. Responsibility for frequent, ongoing liaison and communication with Assistant Editors and team, managers, ELT SMT, Design, EM, and Production ensures smooth progress of own projects. Appropriate ELT materials are produced to the highest standard possible, on schedule and on budget.
• Organization and management - Clear, accurate project and task records are maintained and easily accessed by supervisors and managers. Pre‑determined publication dates are realized.
• Maintenance of market share - Ongoing collaboration and communication with EM. Market reaction to established products in the backlist is studied. Awareness of the need for a generation of new editions is demonstrated to supervisors and managers. Highest possible market share is maintained and expanded.
• Accuracy and relevance of market research - Contribution to the formulation of market research plans. Active participation in school visits. Teacher network is developed and maintained. Understanding of competitors’ materials is demonstrated. Market research is analyzed and disseminated.
• Knowledge and skills’ acquisition and sharing - Active involvement in training workshops and sharing sessions in line with managers’ instructions. Responsibility for own learning and development is taken.
• Flexibility, willingness and efficiency - Active involvement in training workshops and sharing sessions in line with managers’ instructions. Responsibility for own learning and development is taken.
• Increase brand awareness and respect for the brand. - Promote Oxford University Press and its product lines both during and outside office hours at, e.g. seminars, book exhibitions, conferences, schools, professional associations, Spring dinners, author’s parties, etc.

About You

• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, adaptable, flexible
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• High level of literacy in written and spoken English
• Analytical skills
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competitive, with winning attitude
• ELT‑related qualifications

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.