Packt

Operations

• Manage and expand Packt’s portfolio of tech-focused live events
• Identify new technical themes, formats, and engagement opportunities
• Build long-term relationships with technologists for repeat participation
• Engage with developer and technology ecosystems

Portfolio Manager – Tech Conferences, Workshops, Live Sessions

Technical Writer

• Ensure technical accuracy of the content: test all code in the product, as well as all code in the code bundle, ensuring they match
• Follow along with all examples and steps in the product
• Address any other technical concerns you find in the book (technical facts, references, screenshots, architecture, approach, and so on)
• Ensure code indentation is accurate and that the code remains consistent throughout the content
• Verify content coverage thoroughly to ensure technical accuracy
• Perform quality checks on code-related Amazon reviews, errata, and GitHub issues
• Manage book repositories on GitHub and resolve any reader queries alongside the customer care team
• Support the team to improve code repositories and code-testing systems
• Research technology innovations to deepen your tech knowledge in your vertical’s topic area
• Connect to users and research to deepen your knowledge of users in your vertical’s topic area
• Keep up with market changes that could impact the delivery or success of a product, for example, tech. version updates and competing titles
• Function as a reader advocate for your book from a technical point of view
• Query the author if any part of the code isn’t clear
• Provide a technical health check for the portfolio director to facilitate accurate planning and time allocation
• Carry out user research and market analysis to elevate your work
• Work with technical reviewers to ensure technical accuracy of the content and code. Use this to build up an understanding of the book and its audience
• Own the technical quality of a product: sign off the technical aspects of a product for production; advise on whether a product is suitable for cancellation
• Navigate the optimum balance of quality and timeliness in dialog with the rest of the product team
• Apply the Packt styles to the content and ensure the formatting follows the Packt style sheet
• Provide detailed and constructive feedback to content creators using the appropriate tone to suggest the necessary actions that will ensure that the technical content matches the proposition and meets Packt’s quality standards
• Build positive yet challenging relationships to get the most from content creators

Technical Editor

Content Marketing Manager

• Own the content lifecycle from concept to publication.
• Engineer content at every stage of the product, evaluating book outlines, enhancing structure, and coaching authors.
• Ensure each product is learner-friendly and insight-rich, creating optimal user-facing product information.
• Contribute to non-book formats such as newsletters, conferences, and live workshops.
• Track trends across software languages, frameworks, architecture practices, and GenAI-influenced workflows.
• Own quality sign-off for every title and product you work on.

Content Engineer – Editorial

Affiliate Manager

• Strategically identify and engage respected tech thought leaders.
• Ensure a consistent focus on high-calibre, influential individuals whose content has the potential for outsized reach.
• Develop and pitch publishing opportunities that align with their brand and career goals.
• Convert warm leads into active author conversations.
• Leverage personal networks in the US tech ecosystem (primary focus), while also engaging relevant connections across the UK and Europe for targeted outreach.
• Provide evidence of impact: signed authors, active discussions, published names.

Freelance Acquisition Partner – Tech Publishing

Growth Marketing

• Develop and implement AI-native approaches to growth marketing, including leveraging AI tools for content creation, audience targeting, and personalization at scale.
• Own and execute product marketing strategy including market positioning, go-to-market planning, and product messaging frameworks.
• Engage actively with communities, forums, and influencers to increase awareness, trust, and credibility of our books and resources.
• Initiate and manage campaigns to secure consistent, positive Amazon reviews and ratings.
• Cultivate relationships with influencers and experts to secure authoritative endorsements.
• Execute email marketing campaigns targeted at audiences to drive user engagement and direct sales.
• Plan and execute targeted Amazon discount campaigns to boost visibility, traffic, and conversions across key titles.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize landing pages and product pages specific to maximize visitor conversion rates.

Portfolio Manager – Tech Conferences, Workshops, Live Sessions

Technical Editor

Content Engineer – Editorial

Freelance Acquisition Partner – Tech Publishing

Growth Lead