Higher Ed Editorial & Learning Strategist

Cengage Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in Ohio, USA is seeking a Higher Education Editorial and Learning professional to craft impactful learning materials and experiences aligned with editorial priorities. You will lead competitive intelligence, drive content ideation with authors and experts, and maintain documentation and an author talent database to support program execution.

This role requires strong analytical and project-management skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

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.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, CRM and applied AI tools a plus.
• Preferred: 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.

Job description

Cengage Group in Ohio, USA is seeking a Higher Education Editorial and Learning professional to craft impactful learning materials and experiences aligned with editorial priorities. You will lead competitive intelligence, drive content ideation with authors and experts, and maintain documentation and an author talent database to support program execution.

This role requires strong analytical and project-management skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,