Lead Development Editor
Job Title:
Lead Development Editor
Job Description:
Packt are a leading global publisher of technical learning content for software developers. We have served over one million customers across a wide spectrum of technical topics via our published books, video courses, and training products.
We are looking for a talented development editor with proven computer programming publishing experience to join our Birmingham editorial team. You’ll be working on high-value titles and tailored content for external clients, creating world-class material for a global market.
You will be a confident writer and editor who is comfortable working with technical material, and has a good eye for information structure. This role will necessitate being comfortable with having high-level technical conversations with our external clients.
Requirements
The Lead Development Editor will work closely with external technology partners to develop expert-guided, first-to-market books on new and emerging technologies. You will also work on high-value 2nd and 3rd edition books, ensuring that proven titles remain of a consistent quality, and are further improved upon.
Responsibilities
• Pro-actively driving product improvements to obtain better commercial results for our authors.
• Engaging in high-level technical discussions with external clients, accommodating their editorial requirements.
• Researching previously-published titles and determining how best to improve upon them in future iterations.
• Helping authors create engaging training material, analysing and incorporating appropriate peer- review feedback.
• Meeting production deadlines, managing a title pipeline, and contributing towards product vision.
• Building a deep understanding of our target audience, and a top-level knowledge of subject matter.
Competencies
• Client relations: is able to professionally, reliably, and regularly speak to tech partners, as well as maintaining a friendly level of author relations.
• Planning & organisation: is organised and methodical in approach, keeping track of essential tasks and planning out their time to ensure projects are completed to deadline.
• Attention to detail: ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Adaptability: has a flexible, can-do approach to achieving the best possible final product and commercial performance.
• Effective Communication: consistently communicates with clarity and thoroughness to optimize listener or reader understanding. Demonstrates effective writing and speaking skills.
• Analytical Thinking: breaks down tasks or problems into key parts. Makes lists of actions required and resources needed. Breaks down programmes of work so that they are digestible, and identifies key milestones.
Experience Range:
2 - 10 years
Educational Qualifications:
Any graduation ,or Any PG
Skills Required:
Editing , Content Development
Candidate Attributes:
• Excellent written English and editorial skills, with a keen eye for detail and clear content structure.
• At least 2-3 years of experience working with computer science content.
• A proven track record of working with external stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• A demonstrable interest in technology and a willingness to learn about key concepts and topic areas.
• Knowledge of a programming language would be of benefit.
Job Code: KL-V8MQRQSF
About Us
Founded in 2004 in Birmingham, UK, Packt is a developer skills platform that supports software professionals in learning the skills they need to stay relevant in their field.
Packt aims to put software to work in new ways by delivering effective learning and information services to IT professionals, whether that's specific learning on an emerging technology or optimizing key skills in more established tools.
Working closer to that vision, we have published >7000 videos, books, and courses on a spectrum of technologies, including Big Data, Cyber-security, AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud. With our author network of 6500+ experts, we have the unique ability to publish on emerging technologies faster than any other publisher, giving us the edge on providing relevant content that updates as quickly as technology moves. This translates into >50 fresh learning content pieces each month (within Explorer, our target is to publish around 25 books per month across the four categories, namely Data Science, Admin & Cloud, Coding & Tools, and Programming).
Covering both emerging and established tools and trends through a variety of learning formats, we have a growing ecosystem of resources and products that we want every developer to explore and utilize in their lives.
Our videos, courses, eBooks, and bespoke-to-your-business training services deliver effective and concise learning, coupled with guides and tutorials to help you through your digital transformation. Companies embracing our content stay competitive and relevant in this fast-changing landscape of latest technologies.
Packt aims to put software to work in new ways by delivering effective learning and information services to IT professionals, whether that's specific learning on an emerging technology or optimizing key skills in more established tools.
Working closer to that vision, we have published >7000 videos, books, and courses on a spectrum of technologies, including Big Data, Cyber-security, AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud. With our author network of 6500+ experts, we have the unique ability to publish on emerging technologies faster than any other publisher, giving us the edge on providing relevant content that updates as quickly as technology moves. This translates into >50 fresh learning content pieces each month (within Explorer, our target is to publish around 25 books per month across the four categories, namely Data Science, Admin & Cloud, Coding & Tools, and Programming).
Covering both emerging and established tools and trends through a variety of learning formats, we have a growing ecosystem of resources and products that we want every developer to explore and utilize in their lives.
Our videos, courses, eBooks, and bespoke-to-your-business training services deliver effective and concise learning, coupled with guides and tutorials to help you through your digital transformation. Companies embracing our content stay competitive and relevant in this fast-changing landscape of latest technologies.
Why Us?
A job at Packt is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, graduate opportunities, or a full-time job opening to progress your professional career, at Packt you can shape your own path as you work with the products and people that drive our rapid business growth.
Our vision and values are part of our open culture in which a personal approach is central to achieving optimum performance. They guide our daily decisions and actions. They underpin everything we say and do.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted developer skills service that developers rely on to stay relevant.
Our Values
Relentless: We don't stop when it comes to supporting developers. And we don't let up in supporting each other to remain creative and driven in how we work.
Reliable: People can trust Packt. All our actions and our language are driven by a shared understanding that someone always depends on the work we do.
Responsive: At every moment, we're actually aware of what's important to both our customers and colleagues. Because we're responsive, we don't let things happen to us - we make things happen.
Our vision and values are part of our open culture in which a personal approach is central to achieving optimum performance. They guide our daily decisions and actions. They underpin everything we say and do.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted developer skills service that developers rely on to stay relevant.
Our Values
Relentless: We don't stop when it comes to supporting developers. And we don't let up in supporting each other to remain creative and driven in how we work.
Reliable: People can trust Packt. All our actions and our language are driven by a shared understanding that someone always depends on the work we do.
Responsive: At every moment, we're actually aware of what's important to both our customers and colleagues. Because we're responsive, we don't let things happen to us - we make things happen.
