Strategic Higher-Ed Editorial & Learning Associate

Cengage Learning Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Learning Inc. is seeking a proactive member of the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team to craft impactful learning materials and experiences aligned with our strategic vision.

You will contribute to projects that meet evolving customer needs and drive educational innovation. In this role you will lead competitive intelligence, collaborate with authors and experts, maintain content documentation, and build benchmarks to inform editorial decisions, while addressing

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree required.
• 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, translating findings into strategic recommendations and actionable insights.
• Drive content ideation with authors, subject-matter experts, and industry partners on select projects driven by market insights and editorial priorities.
• Develop and maintain strategic documentation, content tracking, and an author talent database to support program execution.
• Build and update competitive benchmarks to inform editorial strategy and decision-making.
• Serve as a key contact for customer-reported content-related blocking issues, coordinating cross-functionally for timely resolution.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Curiosity

Education

BA or BS Degree

Tools

Power BI

CRM

Job description

Cengage Learning Inc. is seeking a proactive member of the Higher Education Editorial and Learning Team to craft impactful learning materials and experiences aligned with our strategic vision.

You will contribute to projects that meet evolving customer needs and drive educational innovation. In this role you will lead competitive intelligence, collaborate with authors and experts, maintain content documentation, and build benchmarks to inform editorial decisions, while addressing