The publishing landscape: Meet Oxford University Press

In this ‘Publishing landscape’ session, we’re joined by a key member of the Oxford University Press (OUP) ELT team for an informal, interview-style discussion. Rather than a formal presentation, this structured conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the ELT division operates and how they work with freelancers. There will be time for questions. We’ll cover:

• How the ELT division is structured and how it fits into the organisation as a whole

• Their key markets, product types and areas of specialism

• How they work with freelancers, from sourcing and onboarding to managing work on ongoing projects

• Current and upcoming outsourcing needs, including which freelance support and skills are most in demand

• Predictions of trends for the next 12 months.  

About Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press (OUP) is a department of the University of Oxford and exists to further the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. With over 500 years of history, OUP operates globally, publishing in most countries and a wide range of languages and increasingly delivers content through digital-first formats. 

OUP publishes for three primary markets: Academic, Education, and English Language Teaching (ELT). Joining us for the webinar will be Stephen Baker from the ELT division, which focuses on language learning, assessment, and teacher development products for learners worldwide.

Stephen Baker has 20 years’ experience across editorial management, supplier strategy, rights and permissions, and outsourcing. He’s currently Head of Content Creation: Supplier Management in the OUP ELT division, overseeing global content creation. His role sits within the ELT Transformation team, and he works collaboratively with the editorial, design, and media teams.  

Stephen has held roles at Pearson Education and the Open University which included managing global rights and permissions operations. 

Attendance is free for Freelance Publishing Professionals members and £20 for non-members.

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