Content Acquisition Analyst
Company: Cengage Group
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping
students around the world discover the power and joy of learning!
We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps
millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams
through education.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that
creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is essential to the
success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual
well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in
everything we do and strive to ensure employees of all levels and
backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their
authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through
inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated
into the fabric of how we work every day! To learn more, please see
https://www.cengagegroup.com
(https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/)
The Content Acquisition Operations Team serves our product and
content teams and the corporation in the development of all Cengage
Group products. Our primary mission is to increase the speed to
market of Cengage products by crafting detailed licensing plans,
and providing content analysis while jointing working with and
leading acquisition work alongside partners. This is in addition to
maintaining compliance to legal policy, through excellence in
planning, efficiency in management, and effective collaboration
with key contributors.
What You'll Do Here:
Proactively provides guidance to Product Management and Content
Development teams regarding content and acquisition activities
Using extensive research and analysis to locate third-party content
when applicable and cost-effective items if available
Identify free and low-cost opportunities for licensing
Exhibits the personality, drive, and abilities to steer authors,
content managers, and product teams toward enriching content
selection choices during the content creation process
Develops in-depth knowledge of team product lines and are subject
matter authority on team content, maintains relationships with
internal and external teams and authors, and frequently used rights
holders within product line
Keep up to date on current Copyright Law and industry changes such
as key developments and/or trends in the field, potential sources
and topics, and marketing opportunities
Plans, analyzes, and implements project workflows based on content
and complexity; Crafts overall licensing plan and strategy for
product list
Ability to identify workflow issues, source issues/concerns, or
team member issues that can potentially jeopardize project
schedules, before and during the development phase of projects.
Uses strategy and critical thinking, resolves issues of various
nature while ensuring all project goals and legal compliance are
met
Analyze new and reuse content requests and product logs to
effectively identify appropriate rights profiles, legal risks,
I&D initiatives, budget plans, licensing plans, and schedule
concerns
Review rights contracts for rights profile compliance, work with
Legal Counsel as needed
Demonstrates creative problem-solving and implements creative
solutions
Actively participates in planning and launch meetings; leads
content acquisition work with team partners and Rights &
Permissions vendor
Drive thoughtful content decisions by guiding content teams,
authors, and product teams to appropriate content source
options
Ability to engage in sophisticated rights conversations and source
management with successful outcomes
Provides post-analysis as needed to identify issues and develop
revision recommendations
Works with Vendor Project Manager to ensure timely project close
and delivery of rights
Provide partner and author training as required on content
selection, process, IP rights, etc.
Lead multiple projects and partners at a time throughout the
project life cycle while ensuring project goals, schedule, and
budget is met while ensuring Cengage rights compliance
Ability to work independently and pivot quickly and conclusively
when to meet project needs
Makes recommendations around process and systems improvement
Skills You'll Need Here:
Bachelor's degree/equivalent work experience
Shown experience in risk analysis and interpretation of IP
Strong understanding of content acquisition, clearance processes,
corporate copyright policy, and strategy, including knowledge of
fair use and public domain parameters
Ability to communicate in a variety of styles and settings clearly
and effectively
Exhibits customer service and leadership skills to persuade and
steer teams toward desired outcomes
Ability to analyze sophisticated data and project information and
make recommendations that align with both legal requirements and
business need
Consistent record leading projects and initiatives; proven ability
to determine the process vital to get things done
Relationship-building skills and the ability to deliver difficult
messages thoughtfully
Ability to use logic and common sense to tackle problems with
effective solutions
Intermediate knowledge and use of MS Office and general business
systems
Smartsheet knowledge is a plus, but not required
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon
race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age,
veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural
background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life
experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen
(https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017)
and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice
(http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf)
by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application
procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a
disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or
you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email
jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information
for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in
the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving
millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products
and services that equip students with the skills and competencies
needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled
the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and
now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education,
workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching
and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology,
including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners
who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through
education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to
providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
designed to support and empower our employees. Click here
(https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/)
to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .
The full base pay range has been provided for this position.
Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule,
qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic
location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive
compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$58,300.00 - $93,200.00 USD
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