Cengage Group
Education Technology
AcquisitionsEditor
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“Acquisitions Editor at Cengage Group. Skills: Acquisitions, Product development, Digital publishing, Humanities content, Modern history, Negotiation, Business case development, Collaboration. Coordinate the development of individual digital archive modules.. Develop digital archives series to support the financial goals of the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) initiative.”
What You'll Achieve.
Bring high-quality, research-driven products to market that support academic discovery and learning.; Develop digital archives series to support the financial goals of the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) initiative.
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
May require travel within and possibly outside candidate’s home nation as part of the role’s acquisitions duties., Onsite visits at source institutions may be required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree level in history or humanities required, or equivalent experience, A sense of curiosity and openness to learning about topics in a variety of academic areas, with a particularly emphasis on history and the humanities., An ability and willingness to fully own the product and series development life cycle from inception to final publication, as well as post-publication maintenance., A flexible approach to tasks and a ‘can do’ attitude, along with a willingness to learn new skills and improve current ones., A capacity to work on a regular basis in a team setting in the conception, creation, and post-release maintenance and promotion of any products and series., Keen attention to detail and follow-through., Analytical and problem-solving abilities., numeracy skills and financial literacy., Solid communication skills, both written and verbal., PC skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint., Ability to work calmly in a sometimes high-pressure environment., Team player suited to a team-oriented and collaborative environment, where knowledge is shared actively., Discreet and respectful of confidentiality, mindful of cultural sensitivities around primary source materials, and diplomatic when interacting with colleagues, stakeholders, and institutional partners.
Nice to Have
advanced degree highly preferred, Understanding of copyright, privacy and data protection, archival practice, and digitization., A interest in history and the humanities as a field of scholarly study., Previous experience working in a publishing environment or academic archival experience within the digital humanities.
What You'll Do.
Coordinate the development of individual digital archive modules.
Develop digital archives series to support the financial goals of the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) initiative.
Acquire products focused on modern global history
with a key focus on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Source content from libraries and archives across the globe
primarily from North America and the United Kingdom.
quantify and collect data on potential institutional partners and content collections.
Assess content for extent
rights clearance needs
and metadata requirements.
Prepare market research and financial analysis for new product approvals.
Conduct sales history reviews
gather feedback from potential academic users and library selectors.
Build accurate profit-and-loss analyses.
Review the comparative strengths and weaknesses of competitor products.
Submit pre-contract proposals to potential partners.
Draft partner agreements for content acquisition.
Negotiate final terms for signing of products.
Coordinate and oversee with the in-house production team the successful digital conversion of content to publication.
Analyze metadata requirements.
Remediate metadata challenges.
Assess and oversee permissions and copyright clearance requirements.
Survey privacy needs and implement suitable content redaction and removal protocols.
Commission introductory essays.
Prepare all in-product descriptions (overviews
Act as the key provider of product information to marketing
and customer engagement teams.
Create slide deck presentations to sales and marketing teams and customers.
Write and review marketing copy and product descriptions.
Circulate content title lists.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively across teams to bring high-quality, research-driven products to market.; Work on a regular basis in a team setting in the conception, creation, and post-release maintenance and promotion of any products and series.; Act as the key provider of product information to marketing, sales, and customer engagement teams.; Create slide deck presentations to sales and marketing teams and customers.; Team player suited to a team-oriented and collaborative environment, where knowledge is shared actively.; Diplomatic when interacting with colleagues, stakeholders, and institutional partners.
Communication Scope
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
Process & Methodology
Lead the end-to-end acquisition process from identifying and evaluating new content opportunities, to building compelling business cases, negotiating with external partners, and guiding projects through production and publication., Own the product and series development life cycle from inception to final publication, as well as post-publication maintenance., Coordinate the development of individual digital archive modules., Develop digital archives series., Coordinate and oversee with the in-house production team the successful digital conversion of content to publication.
Full Job Description
**We believe in the power and joy of learning** At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. **Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery** Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see . Cengage is seeking an experienced publishing professional to join our Gale Primary Sources (GPS) team within the Higher Education division. As an **Acquisitions Editor** , you will play a key role in shaping a portfolio of digital primary source collections, with a strong focus on modern history. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end acquisition process from identifying and evaluating new content opportunities, to building compelling business cases, negotiating with external partners, and guiding projects through production and publication. You’ll work collaboratively across teams to bring high-quality, research-driven products to market that support academic discovery and learning. We’re looking for someone who combines strong communication and analytical skills with a passion for humanities content and digital publishing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable in a fast-changing market, and motivated to advocate for the success of the products they develop. ## **Travel Requirements:** The position is remote
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