Managing Editor

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Maskew Miller Learning Recruitment Full time

Job Desciption:

About Maskew Miller Learning:


Maskew Miller Learning lends its name from the most trusted and recognisable publisher in South African history - Maskew Miller.

At Maskew Miller Learning, we believe that learning allows people to move forward in life, enabling them to have brighter futures.


We are a B-BBEE - Level 1 contributor, providing education solutions ranging from early childhood learning to professional certification, curriculum-based print materials, e-learning content and tools, as well as teacher training.

We publish in all 11 official languages and have the widest range of CAPS-approved content trusted by teachers.

Our quality educational resources and materials are used in schools, TVET colleges, higher education institutions, and home and professional environments.


Main purpose:


Manages the editorial and production process of a product whilst ensuring a high-quality product is delivered on time and within budget.


Key responsibilities:

  • Source, develop and retain a reliable and highly skilled network of freelancers (editors, artists, proofreaders, indexers, typesetters) by following company approved procurement processes by ensuring that:
  • Freelancers are identified, recruited and booked for projects ahead of schedule.
  • A pool of qualified freelancers maintained and expanded in keeping with the requirements of the business.
  • Assistance is provided in terms of conducting training to selected freelancers as and when required.
  • Form and maintain internal relationships with other teams and support functions to ensure smooth day to day running operations by:
  • Understanding the processes employed by various teams that support the editorial and production process.
  • Adhering to the processes to ensure that all tasks can be completed thoroughly and on time.
  • Ensure the editorial integrity of products by following the guidelines set out in the editorial policy and the sound principles of proofreading and editing by:
  • Ensuring that every stage of the production process is carefully and thoroughly checked with corrective measures implemented to resolve problems.
  • Communicating with Content Developers with the aim of clarifying productionrelated issues such as artwork, page proofs, amount of content on a digital screen, accuracy of information on digital content (correct answers in digital quizzes, etc)
  • Anticipating problems related to the manuscript, design, artwork or product concept from the first engagement with the project. Proactively communicate such problems with suggested solutions to the appropriate person.
  • Making recommendations for improvements to the product's content, design, artwork or product concept to the appropriate person.
  • Evaluating the freelancer's contribution to the project prepared and discussed with the Editorial and Support Head.
  • Control the flow of work by:
  • Trafficking between various internal and external team members.
  • Updating schedules during the editorial and production process to ensure clear guidelines during the process.
  • Feedback and followup on workflow and status of all projects as needed (daily/weekly) by:
  • Completing the relevant project WIP trackers (print and digital) to provide visibility to the whole team on status.
  • Providing status reports when needed.
  • Ensure followup and completion of all required tasks by internal and external team members and proactively communicating any issues or required changes.
  • Manage and control projects, deadlines, budget and quality control by:
  • Understanding the marketplace, landscape, competitors, end users and other relevant factors is built up for each product type.
  • Understanding the financial and timing imperatives of the project.
  • Ensuring that you gather from the Content Developer all relevant information to ensure you have a clear understanding of how these factors impact on the specific project.
  • Collaborating with the Content Developer to draw up budgets and ensure adherence to budget.
  • Completing final quality control check of product.
  • Digital Content
  • Manage the development/production of digital content.
  • Have a good understanding of Learning Design best practice and principles for digital learning.
  • Collaborate with the Design and Digital Development team to develop digital content/products.

Education and Experience:

  • Degree level education
  • Three years editorial and/or project management experience
  • Experience in the Education/Publishing sector advantageous

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements:

Experience Requirements:

Skills and Competencies:

  • Innovative
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Adaptability to changing environments
  • Focused and goal orientated
  • Quality conscious
  • Able to work independently and in teams
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and work under tight deadlines

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