- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 years
- Location Western Cape
- Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
Managing Editor – Science at Maskew Miller Learning
Managing Editor – Science
Editorial Project Management
- Lead the editorial workflow of Physical Sciences, Life Science and Natural Sciences projects from manuscript to final product (print and digital).
- Ensure editorial quality by applying proofreading, copy-editing, and typesetting standards in all language versions.
- Maintain alignment with MML’s editorial policy and curriculum requirements.
Language Localisation
- Coordinate the localisation (not direct translation) of Physical Sciences, Life Science and Natural Sciences content in all official languages, ensuring clarity and curriculum alignment.
- Collaborate with language experts to maintain consistency in Physical & Life Science terminology and instructional language.
- Conduct or facilitate editorial training sessions for SMEs, authors, and reviewers.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Publishers, Language Specialists, and Product Coordinators to manage timelines and content requirements.
- Engage with external freelancers (editors, typesetters, proofreaders) to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Provide editorial leadership and problem-solving for issues related to language, content clarity, and layout.
Quality Assurance and Content Review
- Implement a rigorous editorial and QA process, including checks, language reviews, and inclusive audits, for Physical Sciences, Life Science and Natural Sciences.
- Conduct final product checks before signoff of products, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal tools like editorial checklists and style guides tailored for multilingual Physical Sciences, Life Science and Natural Sciences products.
Workflow and Reporting
- Maintain and update WIP trackers for Physical Sciences, Life Science and Natural Sciences in each language and phase.
- Provide regular status updates to the Publisher and escalate risks or bottlenecks proactively.
- Monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Publisher.
Educational Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification Physical Sciences OR Life Science and Publishing.
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience in educational publishing or editorial management.
- Strong understanding of the Curriculum and language policy in education.
- Experience in working with teachers and learners at school level is not required but would be beneficial.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Maskew Miller Learning on mml.erecruit.co to apply
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