Managing Editor, Spanish Programs

Managing Editor, Spanish Programs Full Description

Remote Worker - N/A
• Product and Content Development

Full-time

Shape the Future of Spanish Language Education

Are you a Spanish educator, curriculum expert, or publishing professional who loves bringing exceptional learning experiences to life? Wayside Publishing is looking for a Managing Editor, Spanish Programs to lead the editorial vision, execution, and quality of our Spanish-language products. In this role, you'll collaborate with talented educators, authors, editors, curriculum specialists, and cross-functional teams to create engaging resources that support language learners and teachers across the country.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced editorial leader who is passionate about Spanish language education, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys balancing strategy, creativity, and execution.

• Guide editorial projects from concept to completion across print, digital, and multimedia products.
• Ensure content meets high standards for instructional quality, language accuracy, cultural authenticity, and curriculum alignment.
• Establish and maintain editorial processes that support quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Provide feedback and direction to editors, authors, freelancers, and external partners.

• Partner closely with Product, Instructional Development, Creative Services, Marketing, Sales, and leadership teams.
• Build project plans, timelines, and workflows that keep projects moving forward.
• Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
• Balance instructional goals, business needs, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as a key editorial decision-maker, helping guide strategic priorities and project outcomes.

• Lead and coordinate the work of contractors, freelancers, vendors, and other editorial partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations for quality, scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support the growth and evolution of the editorial function as the organization scales.

• Bring deep expertise in language acquisition, curriculum development, and world language instruction.
• Stay connected to educators and classrooms through conferences, customer engagement, focus groups, surveys, and other market-facing activities.
• Help shape products that reflect current research, ACTFL standards, and best practices in language education.
• Provide curriculum and content leadership across print and digital programs, ensuring instructional coherence, linguistic accuracy, proficiency progression, and cultural authenticity.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support customer-facing initiatives and industry events.

• Support editorial budgeting and resource planning.
• Balance quality, scope, timelines, and resources to achieve sustainable delivery.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles that could impact project success.
• Align editorial priorities with organizational goals and evolving business needs.

You might be the right person for this role if you:

• Are passionate about Spanish language learning and education
• Enjoy leading complex projects and bringing people together around a common goal
• Can influence and inspire others, even without direct authority
• Balance big-picture thinking with careful attention to detail
• Thrive in environments that are growing, evolving, and full of opportunity
• Enjoy collaborating with educators, authors, product teams, and business partners
• Are energized by creating…