Development Editor Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The Senior Development Editor, High School position offers the opportunity to lead complex content initiatives from idea to execution. Success in this role requires a blend of excellent editorial judgment, logistical expertise, creative problem- solving, attention to detail, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful Senior Development Editor, High School will have a flexible, forward-oriented outlook and genuine enthusiasm for new technology, AI, and the changing nature of editorial work. This position anchors the operational core of content development and production, ensuring that every project runs smoothly and results in high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning materials.

The Senior Development Editor, High School translates deep understanding of teacher and student needs into successful project execution, developing everything from core text revisions and Teacher's Editions to new courseware and learning products for emerging markets. The Senior Development Editor, High School will partner with authors and the content team to develop and refine instructional approaches that strengthen BFW's presence across AP and high school markets. This role manages project schedules, budgets, handoffs, and cross-functional communication to keep content moving smoothly and efficiently throughout all phases of development and production.

The Senior Development Editor, High School coordinates internal teams, authors/contributors, vendors, and contractors so that deliverables stay on schedule and flow smoothly between stakeholders. Working in close partnership with Media Editors, Program Managers, Course Product Managers, Production partners, and others, the Senior Development Editor, High School ensures every component of a project comes together on time, within scope, and aligned with customer and learner needs.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Management: plan, schedule, and coordinate the elements of each assigned project, including content delivery, editing, market research and testing, permissions, photo research, and turnover to print and media production.
• Editorial Work: Evaluate and edit content and direct authors and others to fulfill project plans to our standards; hire and manage contractors as needed.
• Customer Focus: Engage in market and competitive research to ensure that each project is developed with a customer-centered and student engagement focus and strong market identity, consistent with the vision and quality of the brand.
• Schedules: Create and implement content development schedules that result in achievement of target publication and live dates.
• Efficiency and Costs: Be aware of budget limitations and always work toward more efficient and cost-effective processes.
• Travel: Travel occasionally to conferences and to meet with authors and customers, or to gather market feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum 4-5 years editorial experience or similar field.

• Flexible outlook, growth mindset, ability to embrace change; enthusiastic about using new technology systems, AI, new processes, and new ways of working.

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.

• Deep commitment to developing inclusive content designed to reach and represent all learners.

• Proven innovative, strategic thinking.

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing tasks appropriately, staying organized, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity and comfort with Google Suite and AI interfaces; willingness to continually learn new tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing in-house team members or contractors.
• Experience in High School educational publishing and in working with the College Board's course and exam descriptions.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,000/ year.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi-task; must be able to travel occasionally; work overtime - more than 40 hours a week - regularly, as needed.

The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an equal opportunity compliance program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the equal opportunity compliance program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.