We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, 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 diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse 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 inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .
Do you dare to reinvent the future of education?
At Cengage, we are harnessing the power of tech to build a future where all learners have the tools and confidence to achieve their goals. As a Cengage employee, you will blaze a new trail to transform the way people learn. Collaborating with the best of the best, you will feel challenged and inspired to do breakthrough work. With the support of our united team, there is no limit to what you can imagine, create and set in motion.
Are we right for you?
We set the bar higher by bringing our unique talents and point of view to the table every day. We are curious and comfortable with change and are willing to take risks to transform education. Most importantly, with everything we do, we put learning first.
As part of a high-performance team, the Senior Content Developer is responsible for in-house and out-of-house development of both print and digital products to clarify, strengthen, and improve their quality. This position will also lead sophisticated projects or a large slate of products to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
What You'll Do Here:
Maximizing Product Potential - Project Content and Packaging
In conjunction with the product development team, participates, and upon request, leads in refining the product premise and determining the scope and nature of development work.
Consults with team members and shared services/vendors on market research to identify key customers and areas of focus.
Assists consultants and team members with learning design and development to align with standards and market needs.
Helps to identify potential areas for cost control, communicates information to the team, and keeps expenditures within budget.
Recommends changes in organization of material to improve transparency and focus.
Through detailed evaluation of media content, and in close partnership with consultants/authors and other content developers, strives to achieve content that is accurate, factual, clear, complete, current, diverse, legal and consistent, and standards-based.
Recommends innovative and effective pedagogical features and content based on market research and feedback.
Researches, writes, edits, and reviews content per program guidelines.
Proofreads and copy edits materials for style, grammar, spelling, clarity, and age appropriateness.
Reviews and comments on the work to ensure the quality of work, schedules, and budgets are appropriately maintained.
Assists in training writers and junior editors to accomplish content and market goals.
Analyzes competing products. Interprets and shares the market information with internal business partners, and revises product plans to address perceived differentiators.
Assists digital developers in designing user interface and logical program flow, and works to improve digital skills.
As requested, stays ahead of market changes by attending professional meetings and seminars, working with sales representatives, reading professional journals, and participating in professional development opportunities.
Optimizing Product Potential - Project Marketability
Provides information for, and participates in, presentation at academic conferences and sales conferences, as requested.
Assists in reviewing contending products for use in product development.
Responds to customer feedback and inquiries as appropriate.
Manages freelance content writers and other professionals as determined by project needs.
Helps to build prototypes and style guides to assist in the creation of quality products and programs.
Monitors and evaluates performance of new and existing contractors and vendors on an ongoing basis.
Communicates the requirements of each project. Guides contractors and vendors on handling non-routine aspects of projects. Troubleshoots. Devises strategies to maintain schedules.
Project Scheduling and Production-Related Duties
Upon request, takes the lead in planning innovative publishing paths to facilitate fast cycle time and cost efficiency.
With Production develops content submission schedules.
Participates as requested in market research related activities.
Skills You Will Need Here:
Basic (Required)
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 4 years print and digital product development experience.
Tech savvy with a basic understanding of new media and technology.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills are critical.
Must be an excellent communicator and a great teammate and have strong interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work within budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of basic computer applications (word processing and spreadsheets).
Effective networking and negotiating skills.
Preferred:
Understanding of K12 market dynamics.
Experience with instructional design, learning design, or curriculum design.
Cengage Group's Higher Education business, Cengage, supports learning and student success by providing materials and digital solutions to faculty and students enrolled in two-year, four-year and vocational programs. We currently serve more than 10 million of the 18 million students in US higher ed. Setting a new standard of service for our customers, we deliver quality, easy-to-use course materials from textbooks and eBooks to courseware such as MindTap and WebAssign. In the US, we offer Cengage Unlimited and Cengage Unlimited for Institutions. We help instructors be better teachers, we help institutions solve problems and we empower students to leverage the power and joy of learning to transform lives.
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.
We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
