Editorial Lead Lil Legends
Location: Noida - Sector 142
Experience: 7-10 years in children's publishing, early learning content, or editorial leadership.
Role Overview:
As the Editorial Lead, you will be at the heart of product conceptualization, content creation, and innovation at Lil Legends. You will drive the development of engaging, high-quality, and research-backed children's books and learning tools that align with both market needs and educational frameworks like NEP/NCF. You will also identify and work with authors, illustrators, educators, and freelancers to bring bold new ideas to life across various age groups (08+).
Key Responsibilities:
Product & Content Strategy:
- Lead end-to-end conceptualization of new products across early learning and primary categories.
- Develop a long-term editorial roadmap based on curriculum goals, market white spaces, and parent/educator feedback.
- Ensure all content is age-appropriate, engaging, and pedagogically sound.
Commissioning & Creative Development:
- Identify and commission talented authors, illustrators, educators, and subject experts.
- Brief and manage freelancers and creative contributors throughout the editorial process.
- Oversee content quality, originality, and timely delivery.
Innovation & Trend Mapping:
- Keep a close eye on global and domestic trends in early childhood education and publishing
- Explore and experiment with new formats: interactive books, bilingual editions, sensory materials, etc.
- Pilot new product ideas and continuously improve based on user feedback and research.
Editorial Operations:
- Ensure editorial standards and voice consistency across all products ★ Work collaboratively with design, marketing, and production teams
- Maintain clear documentation, version control, and editorial calendars
Alignment with NEP/NCF:
- Ensure content adheres to the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) and National Curriculum Framework (NCF), especially in the foundational years.
- Create products that support holistic development: cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills.
What Were Looking For:
- Strong editorial instincts with experience in developing children's content
- Proven track record of managing freelancers and creators
- Creative thinker who understands both pedagogy and storytelling
- A passion for reimagining children's publishing with fresh, relevant formats.
- Familiarity with NEP/NCF or a willingness to learn and apply them
If interested, kindly share your updated candidature at recruitment@oswaalbooks.com OR
hrleads@oswaalbooks.com
