Commissioning Editor (ELT)

Location: Warsaw, Poland — hybrid working model

Company

hirify.global is a global research and education publisher; the role sits within Macmillan Polska, which develops English Language Teaching materials for Polish students and teachers.

What you will do

• Develop concepts for publishing series and their components, preparing editorial briefs and schedules aligned with publishing plans and market research.
• Manage assigned print and digital ELT publishing projects from concept through delivery, controlling quality, budgets, timelines, risks, and scope.
• Research the Polish education system and ELT markets in Poland and CEE, analyse trends, regulations, pilots, surveys, reviews, and teacher feedback, and recommend content solutions.
• Assess manuscripts, sample materials, and titles from other markets; support adaptation for local markets and verify compliance with Polish curricula, examination standards, and educational approval procedures.
• Coordinate authors, consultants, editors, reviewers, designers, freelancers, suppliers, Sales, Production, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support content development, editing, proofreading, quality assurance, production planning, project documentation, contracts, copyright permissions, and contributor networks.

Requirements

• Significant experience in educational publishing, commissioning, content development, or editorial project management.
• Strong understanding of the Polish education sector, curriculum requirements, and the ELT publishing market.
• Proven project management experience managing multiple concurrent publishing projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Demonstrated editorial skills in manuscript development, content review, editing, and quality assurance.
• Experience with publishing systems, workflows, and production processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply business insights and market intelligence to publishing decisions.
• Fluency in Polish and English.

Nice to have

• Experience commissioning ELT or educational products in Poland or the wider CEE region.
• Experience managing freelance editorial networks and external contributors.
• Understanding of copyright and intellectual property management.
• Experience conducting market research and translating insights into publishing strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model in Warsaw, aligned with team structure and business needs.
• Work within an inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives, accessibility, and accommodation.
• Participation in industry events, open presentations, field research, and business travel when necessary.
• Full-time employment.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining key ambitions for the role and the current notice period.
• Applications close on 15 November 2026; the job posting end date is 16 November 2026.