Strategic Editorial & Learning Associate

Cengage; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a detail‑oriented editor/analyst to support the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team. You will help craft impactful learning materials and experiences, aligning with Cengage’s strategic vision and customer needs.

The role involves competitive intelligence, content ideation with authors and experts, and maintaining robust program documentation. Required: BA/BS, strong analytical and project-management skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint; Power BI, CRM,

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, CRM and applied AI tools a plus.

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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Collaboration

Communication

Cross-functional experience

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

CRM

AI tools

Job description

Cengage is seeking a detail‑oriented editor/analyst to support the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team. You will help craft impactful learning materials and experiences, aligning with Cengage’s strategic vision and customer needs.

The role involves competitive intelligence, content ideation with authors and experts, and maintaining robust program documentation. Required: BA/BS, strong analytical and project-management skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint; Power BI, CRM,