EDITORIAL LEAD- LIL LEGENDS

Job Description

Editorial Lead Lil Legends

Location: Noida - Sector 142

Experience: 7-10 years in childrens 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 childrens 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Strong editorial instincts with experience in developing childrens content
• Proven track record of managing freelancers and creators
• Creative thinker who understands both pedagogy and storytelling
• A passion for reimagining childrens publishing with fresh, relevant formats.
• Familiarity with NEP/NCF or a willingness to learn and apply them