Gemma Coleman – Editor

I am the editor of Hello World magazine (helloworld.cc), which is aimed at computing educators around the world. In my role, I:

• Commission articles.
• Work closely with writers to edit their articles. This usually involves a few rounds of comments and edits, until the work is polished.
• Work closely with a small team of sub editors, focusing on grammar, spelling, and accuracy.
• Ensure that language adheres to our style guides, and is accessible for readers with English as a second language.
• Collaborate with a design agency, ensuring that layouts are typeset effectively, and that appropriate images are used to support each article.
• Proof all articles before files are sent to printers.

Led the development of Cambridge University Press' computing list for international primary and secondary schools. In this role, I:

• Researched, wrote and presented business cases and secured investment for new products and series

• Visited teachers around the world to carry out market research for science and computing lists

• Commissioned authors and produced detailed briefs for them to work to, according to market research outcomes

• Worked closely with authors to ensure they were staying on-brief, providing extensive feedback and support at each stage of writing

• Led teams of development editors, project managers, proofreaders, and typesetters throughout a textbook’s lifecycle

• Proofread each textbook, ensuring changes were taken in accurately at each proofing stage

• Briefed, drafted, and edited marketing copy in partnership with marketing colleagues

• Analysed sales and market data to inform publishing decisions and strategy