Managing Editor, Spanish Programs

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $85k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Wayside Publishing

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1988

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

🏢 Enterprise

Education • eCommerce • Enterprise

Wayside Publishing is an educational company focused on providing high-quality language learning solutions and teaching materials. Their offerings include a wide range of proficiency-based language programs in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Latin, supported by innovative digital resources and professional development for educators. Wayside aims to empower students with strong communication skills and cultural awareness, helping them to become compassionate global citizens.

📋 Description

• Guide editorial projects from concept to completion across print, digital, and multimedia products • Ensure content meets standards for instructional quality, language accuracy, cultural authenticity, and curriculum alignment • Establish and maintain editorial processes supporting quality, consistency, and efficiency • Provide feedback and direction to editors, authors, freelancers, and external partners • Partner with Product, Instructional Development, Creative Services, Marketing, Sales, and leadership teams • Build project plans, timelines, and workflows • Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and solutions • Balance instructional goals, business needs, delivery timelines, quality, scope, and resources • Serve as a key editorial decision-maker guiding strategic priorities and project outcomes • Lead and coordinate contractors, freelancers, vendors, and editorial partners • Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Support the growth and evolution of the editorial function • Apply expertise in language acquisition, curriculum development, and world language instruction • Engage with educators and classrooms through conferences, customer engagement, focus groups, surveys, and market-facing activities • Shape products reflecting current research, ACTFL standards, and best practices • Provide curriculum and content leadership across print and digital programs • Partner with Sales and Marketing on customer-facing initiatives and industry events • Support editorial budgeting and resource planning • Identify and remove obstacles affecting project success • Align editorial priorities with organizational goals and evolving business needs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) • 5+ years of progressive experience in editorial leadership or managing editor roles • 3+ years of experience leading complex editorial initiatives involving multiple stakeholders • Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English • Deep knowledge of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, proficiency guidelines, and current trends in language education • Experience in K-12 educational publishing, world language instruction, curriculum development, or a related field • Experience developing and managing print and digital educational products • 5+ years of experience teaching Spanish • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and planning skills • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously • Comfort leading through ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage • Paid holidays and generous time away from work • Collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Spanish language education