Higher Ed Editorial & Learning Associate

Cengage Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking an in-house editorial professional to join the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team. You will lead competitive intelligence, ideate content with experts, and maintain author talent databases to drive strategic execution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the use of Power BI, CRM, and AI tools to inform editorial decisions. Requires a BA/BS and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, currency needs, and 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Collaboration & communication

Cross-functional

Curiosity & adaptability

BA/BS Degree

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Power BI

CRM

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

AI tools

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking an in-house editorial professional to join the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team. You will lead competitive intelligence, ideate content with experts, and maintain author talent databases to drive strategic execution.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the use of Power BI, CRM, and AI tools to inform editorial decisions. Requires a BA/BS and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.