Editorial & Learning Associate

Cengage Group•Virtual US OH, OH

5d•$17 - $22

About The Position

As a member of the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team, you will play a key role in crafting impactful higher education learning materials and experiences. These will align with Cengage’s strategic vision and meet evolving customer needs.

Requirements

Demonstrable higher-order critical thinking and analytical abilities
Strong project-management and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality results
Excellent organizational skills that support operational excellence
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Experience working cross-functionally to advance shared goals
Intellectually curious, adaptable, with an attitude of embracing challenges and improvement
BA or BS Degree
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

experience with Power BI, CRM and applied AI tools a plus
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field, showing a strong progression in scope, ownership, and responsibility

Responsibilities

Lead the team’s competitive intelligence gathering and content evaluation activities, collaborating with key partners to interpret findings into strategic recommendations and actionable insights.
Drive content ideation with authors, subject-matter experts, and industry partners on select projects—grounded in market insights, emerging trends, currency needs, and in alignment with Editorial Manager priorities.
Develop and maintain strategic documentation, content tracking, and an author talent database that support strong program execution.
Build and update competitive benchmarks to inform editorial strategy and decision-making.
Serve as key contact for customer-reported content-related blocking issues, partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely and effective resolution.