Executive Editor - K12 World Language

Vista Higher Learning•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the World Language Executive Editor, you will be a visionary leader who defines and drives the editorial and content strategy for key academic discipline(s) and learner level(s) within the company’s educational publishing portfolio. You will lead a cross-functional team of editors, content strategists, and freelance creators to deliver high-quality, learner-centered content that meets rigorous pedagogical and market standards across digital platforms. Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders in product, UX/UI design, marketing, and engineering, your work will aim to ensure content experiences are aligned with user needs, platform capabilities, and strategic business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum.
8+ years of people management experience leading, mentoring, and developing editorial teams and cross-functional collaborators while fostering innovation, excellence, and digital-first editorial thinking.
Proven editorial leader able to shape content strategy, serve as the senior editorial voice, and align initiatives with organizational goals, audience needs, brand standards, and long-term educational impact.
Expert-level knowledge of relevant academic standards, learner needs, and educational market expectations, with a strong commitment to editorial quality and consistency across platforms.
Track record of advancing instructional content through multimodal learning, inclusive design, educational technology trends, and digital transformation initiatives that support diverse learners.
13+ years of experience in educational publishing or curriculum development, with majority spent in the relevant curriculum area and learning stage.
Subject matter expert in relevant K-12 World Language curriculum area and intended learners.
Expert level knowledge of relevant educational market and landscape, familiarity with state and national standards, and a keen awareness of the distinct needs and challenges of the market.
Expertise with CMS and digital publishing platforms or proprietary educational publishing systems.
Strong knowledge of digital publishing standards and formats and interactive content platforms.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and related productivity and collaboration tools.
Strong proficiency with project management and workflow.
Excellent strategic thinking skills to set direction, anticipate market shifts, risks, and opportunities.
Excellent analytical skills using data and sound judgment to assess priorities, evaluate risk, and support strategic decisions.
Exceptional communication skills to clearly and effectively build trust, align stakeholders, and keep work moving forward.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience and international experience are a strong plus.
Native or near-native proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written strongly preferred.
Experience with VHL products is strongly preferred.
Master's degree and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect and lead a comprehensive editorial and content development that aligns with business goals, pedagogical imperatives, and the demands of a digitally connected educational landscape.
Serve as the strategic voice of editorial at the executive level, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals and the company’s long-term vision for educational impact.
Provide visionary leadership and mentorship by guiding managing editors, development teams, and cross-functional content staff, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and digital-first thinking.
Drive innovation in instructional content through integrating multimodal learning experiences, inclusive design principles, and emerging trends in educational technology and digital pedagogy.
Lead exploration and pilot initiatives around emerging educational technologies, new content delivery models, and cutting-edge pedagogical approaches to keep the company at the forefront of the education sector.
Oversee the development and launch of large-scale educational products; manage the creation of multi-format educational products with a focus on standards alignment, learner engagement, and platform-specific optimization.
Act as a spokesperson and thought leader for the company at industry conferences, educational forums, and media engagements, elevating the brand’s profile and influencing trends in educational publishing.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as educational institutions, government bodies, content partners, and technology vendors to expand the company’s reach and collaborative opportunities.
Ensure the highest levels of editorial integrity and quality across all platforms and delivery channels.
Collaborate with senior leaders across functions to embed editorial initiatives into integrated, data-informed product strategies.
Monitor and analyze market dynamics and competitive intelligence; shape strategic content initiatives and long-term planning based on market signals and shifts in digital education policy.
Champion the continuous optimization of editorial workflows and tools through improved workflows and content management systems.
Manage editorial operating models; oversee budget, resource allocation, vendor partnerships, and freelance ecosystems to support scalability and operational sustainability.