Job Overview:
We are a dynamic and growing global publishing company based in Dubai, UAE. We are seeking to hire highly skilled and experienced Content Leads in various specialties: Content Lead (Math and Physics), Content Lead (Biology and Chemistry), and Content Lead (Physics and Chemistry).
The Content Lead is responsible for content review and management, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our educational content in the designated areas.
Responsibilities:
- Provide input on content direction and strategy based on expertise.
- Collaborate with the Content Manager and Publishing Manager to align strategy and ensure implementation in matters related to writers and editors.
- Work with the Content Manager to ensure content direction adheres to strategic goals.
- Participate in the development of planning documents, including but not limited to program design, scope and sequence, major mapping, minor mapping, templates, checklists, and rubrics.
- Lead meetings and discussions related to product development.
- Analyze potential risks and suggest plans to keep product development on track.
- Maintain continuous and effective communication with management on all matters related to product development.
- Review planning documents and content.
- Check content for quality, resolve editor comments, and ensure adherence to high editorial standards.
- Adhere to company sensitivity guides, ensuring that content meets ethical and cultural considerations.
- Oversee the content development process for assigned subject areas.
- Manage the editorial team working on assigned subjects.
- Collaborate with writers, editors, and content development providers to ensure content meets deadlines and adheres to style guides.
- Develop and maintain content calendars.
- Manage content revisions based on feedback.
- Conduct interviews with potential editors, onboard them, and oversee their training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Math, Physics, Biology, or Chemistry)
- 5+ years of experience in educational publishing in a similar role
- Strong subject matter expertise in assigned area (Math and Physics, Biology and Chemistry, or Physics and Chemistry)
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Leadership experience in managing editorial teams
- Proficiency in Adobe Pro and Smartsheet
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Contract Details:
- Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement - Freelance
- Reporting Manager: Publishing Manager
- Working Hours: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
- Contract Duration: 1 year
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: USD 5500 monthly
This job does not include benefits like paid vacation time, sick leave, or lieu days. Only, national holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day are paid.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!