Metadata Specialist

About the position

As a Metadata Specialist at Cengage Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective distribution of newly acquired eBook titles. This part-time position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage metadata requirements, ensuring quality control, and maintaining metadata standards to enhance the discoverability of digital content. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to educational innovation, contributing to the seamless integration of metadata solutions in the digital marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine metadata requirements and ensure quality control.
• Process and input metadata for hundreds of eBook titles to ensure they are ready for market.
• Develop and maintain metadata standards and guidelines to compete successfully in the digital marketplace.
• Ensure metadata accuracy and consistency across various platforms and formats.
• Apply established strategies to improve the discoverability and accessibility of our digital content.
• Troubleshoot and resolve metadata-related issues promptly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in metadata management, preferably in the publishing or educational technology industry.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of metadata standards.
• Creates and maintains publication metadata for products.
• Builds MARC records as required for new and existing products.
• Contributes to the development of publication metadata management systems by testing platform fixes and suggesting enhancements.
• Tests and maintains data integrity in metadata systems and on product.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Windows applications, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with metadata management tools and systems including Paris and Atlas.
• Ability to work strictly within deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously with no supervision.
• Superb communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower employees.