Editor (ELT Educational Publishing)

Location: Warsaw, Poland; hybrid working model

Company

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

What you will do

• Manage educational publishing projects from concept or developed manuscript through publication, meeting agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor the Polish education system and ELT market to inform publishing plans, content development, and product evaluation.
• Edit, copy-edit, proofread, and refine educational content for accuracy, consistency, linguistic quality, level appropriacy, and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Collaborate with authors, consultants, internal stakeholders, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams throughout editorial, production, and launch processes.
• Commission and manage reviewers, editors, proofreaders, designers, and other external suppliers; prepare editorial briefs and oversee visual development.
• Manage copyright permissions, contributor agreements, project documentation, market research, piloting, and publication workflows.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal English and outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong editorial, copy-editing, and proofreading skills.
• Sound understanding of ELT methodology and pedagogy, including the ability to evaluate educational content for linguistic accuracy, level appropriacy, and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with authors, freelancers, and cross-functional publishing teams.
• Sound editorial judgement, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to quality.
• Confidence using digital tools and adapting to evolving publishing technologies and workflows.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in ELT or educational publishing.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in English, linguistics, education, ELT, or a related discipline.
• ELT teaching qualification or English-language teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Polish education system, curriculum, examination requirements, and ELT market.
• Experience with print and digital educational content, publishing workflows, and external editorial suppliers.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editorial tools and responsible AI-supported content development.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time contract with hybrid working in Warsaw.
• Work within an inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Accessibility accommodations are available for disability, neurodivergence, or chronic health conditions.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining key ambitions for the role and the current notice period.
• Applications close on 16 November 2026; the job posting end date is 17 November 2026.