Reporting to - Portfolio Director
About Packt
Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff based across the globe, primarily in India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses.
For more details, visit www.packtpub.com.
Role Overview
As an editor in a vertical, you will work in partnership with content creators to create high-quality products on time, according to the publishing plan. You own the product’s quality, working with the content creator and other internal stakeholders from the first idea, through the outline, to the delivery of the first draft of the content and on to publication. The goal of editorial is to raise the revenue performance of every product in every vertical by understanding content creator and user needs and the market we're publishing into.
You are responsible for ensuring that the product’s vision is executed. You will ensure that products adhere to guidelines and provide enough depth and detail for the intended audience. You need to ensure that the product meets its specifications in the outline and that it is of high quality, signing off all content.
The role is ideal for critical thinkers who can identify and articulate weaknesses in a product's organization and writing, using excellent English-language skills. You will adopt a coaching and mentoring role with content creators, using firm but diplomatic communication to help them shape their product, creating engaging technical content that allows readers to easily learn about new technologies and develop new skills.
Each vertical will also have a unique mix of product types. The editor will, in addition to the above, work on different product types to ensure they all meet the standards expected by our customers. These product types may be derived products, such as an audiobook or course based on a book. They may be new products created through market and user research.
This demands strong competitive immersion from editors: you will develop a deep understanding of the technical publishing market and competitive landscape. To do this you will have to seek customer feedback throughout the editorial process and apply this during your edits. It is vital you keep track of new tech releases and user trends.
Adaptability and Evolving Role Requirements in Packt's Vertical Structure
Packt’s move to verticals, bringing our teams closer to users, is a response to significant changes in the market. Due to AI, self-publishing, and multi-format options, the nature of the work and the business of publishing are changing. This is not just for Packt, but for the whole industry.
Whereas in the past we had atomized and specialist roles in a single-format product lifecycle (e.g. development editor and acquisition editor for books), in the future we will need to be agile and flexible, prepared to adapt and stretch our skills and knowledge to new products and services. Each vertical team will evolve over time towards the offering and product suite that best serves its users. Vertical teams, and the work they do, will adapt accordingly.
Examples of the agility we are looking for: in roles related to publishing, you will not only be working on books but also on other content formats that fit the preferences of your users (newsletter, live events, etc.). You may have a different team structure and line manager in your vertical vs other verticals. You will be open to taking on stretch projects and undertaking tests to evolve new product types. You’ll get proactively involved in team meetings so that you can contribute your ideas alongside the rest of the vertical team. Whatever role you are in you will be expected to connect with users and experts in your vertical, and to sustain ongoing relationships that provide value. This in turn means developing a level of domain knowledge in the technology and user roles in your vertical.
In summary, the above means that a critical ‘power skill’ in the new Packt organization will be adaptability and flexibility – the ability to adjust quickly to changing circumstances and new challenges while remaining effective and open to different approaches.
Only those with the willingness to adapt and flex in this new world should apply!
What You Will Do
Editorial:
Author/Expert management:
Technology:
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented, creative, and strategic content engineer with a strong passion for creating high-quality, technical content. You possess a deep understanding of editorial standards and are skilled at transforming complex ideas into clear, accessible, and engaging materials. You work collaboratively with authors, editors, and technical reviewers, balancing high editorial standards with commercial and product goals. You thrive in dynamic environments and continuously seek to optimize processes and workflows to deliver exceptional content.
Must-have skills:
Good-to-have skills:
Why Work at Packt
We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. We try to achieve this by:
We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by:
Benefits:
You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us.
Salary Range - INR 30K-120K fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent)
Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings.
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