Remote E-Content & Metadata Specialist

EBSCO; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

EBSCO Information Services is seeking an E-Content Specialist to build and maintain a comprehensive Global Knowledge Base, managing metadata, data feeds with external partners, and collections for precise linking to full text.

The role emphasizes high data quality, root-cause analysis, clear documentation, and collaboration with the Global Knowledge Base Team. This remote, U.S.-based position offers strong support, resources, and a path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with large datasets, metadata, or electronic resources.
• Two years coordinating with third-party vendors and managing high-volume written and verbal communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions and handling large datasets (>50,000 rows).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with global providers to obtain required metadata.
• Analyze publisher metadata to ensure quality and fill gaps.
• Create, load, and maintain collections in the GKB with metadata and classifications.
• Develop internal documentation for metadata transformation.
• Research and source metadata not provided and load into the GKB.
• Prioritize weekly tasks and report progress in daily meetings.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners to meet goals.

Skills

Metadata management

Vendor coordination

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

EBSCO Information Services is seeking an E-Content Specialist to build and maintain a comprehensive Global Knowledge Base, managing metadata, data feeds with external partners, and collections for precise linking to full text.

The role emphasizes high data quality, root-cause analysis, clear documentation, and collaboration with the Global Knowledge Base Team. This remote, U.S.-based position offers strong support, resources, and a path for professional development.