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Managing Editor, Spanish Programs
Wayside Publishing. Guide editorial projects from concept to completion across print, digital, and multimedia products .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Guide editorial projects from concept to completion across print, digital, and multimedia products
- Ensure content meets standards for instructional quality, language accuracy, cultural authenticity, and curriculum alignment
- Establish and maintain editorial processes supporting quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Provide feedback and direction to editors, authors, freelancers, and external partners
- Partner with Product, Instructional Development, Creative Services, Marketing, Sales, and leadership teams
- Build project plans, timelines, and workflows
- Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and solutions
- Balance instructional goals, business needs, delivery timelines, quality, scope, and resources
- Serve as a key editorial decision-maker guiding strategic priorities and project outcomes
- Lead and coordinate contractors, freelancers, vendors, and editorial partners
- Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support the growth and evolution of the editorial function
- Apply expertise in language acquisition, curriculum development, and world language instruction
- Engage with educators and classrooms through conferences, customer engagement, focus groups, surveys, and market-facing activities
- Shape products reflecting current research, ACTFL standards, and best practices
- Provide curriculum and content leadership across print and digital programs
- Partner with Sales and Marketing on customer-facing initiatives and industry events
- Support editorial budgeting and resource planning
- Identify and remove obstacles affecting project success
- Align editorial priorities with organizational goals and evolving business needs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Education, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in editorial leadership or managing editor roles
- 3+ years of experience leading complex editorial initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English
- Deep knowledge of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, proficiency guidelines, and current trends in language education
- Experience in K-12 educational publishing, world language instruction, curriculum development, or a related field
- Experience developing and managing print and digital educational products
- 5+ years of experience teaching Spanish
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
- Comfort leading through ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Paid holidays and generous time away from work
- Collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Spanish language education