Job Description

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of publishing to join our team of acquisitions editors responsible for the portfolio of products that comprise the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) publishing programme from Gale, the library publishing division of Cengage. Duties encompass responsibility for product research, business case development, partner negotiation, and the production and publication of digital collections of historical primary sources within the GPS programme.To be successful in this role you will need to be educated to degree level, with excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, an eagerness to champion products you develop, a capacity to remain flexible under changing market conditions, and a willingness to work as the member of a team within your department and across departments. Several years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in content acquisitions in the field of publishing is required, with a background or degree in the Humanities as a plus and an advanced degree as a bonus.Cengage Group offers UK based employee\xe2\x80\x99s private health care, a company Pension, 23 days holiday per year rising to 26 after a years\xe2\x80\x99 service plus bank holidays and additional wellness days off over Christmas.Applications close date: 15th May 2024If you do not hear back from us within 5 days after the closing date, please assume that your application has not been selected for further consideration at this time.Job Title: Acquisitions EditorBusiness Unit: GaleDepartment: Gale EditorialReporting to: Acquisitions ManagerLine Reports: NoneBased: Remotely based within the United KingdomJob Purpose:To oversee the creation from initial concept to final publication of individual digital archive modules and to formulate and develop digital archives series in support of the financial objectives of the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) publishing programme from Gale, the library publishing division of Cengage. Tasks will include product research, business case development, partner negotiation, and production and publication of digital collections of historical primary sources within the GPS programme, as well as supporting the efforts of the marketing and sales departments in order to meet the financial goals of the GPS programmeKey Accountabilities:

• Product Research and Concept Development: Investigate, quantify and collect data on potential institutional partners and content collections (e.g., historical books, manuscripts, serials and newspaper publications) that can serve as the basis for digital archive products and product series. Assess content for extent, physical condition, content type, rights clearance needs, privacy restrictions, and metadata requirements through physical and/or digital finding aids, inventories, catalogs from source libraries and archives. Onsite visits at source institutions may be required.
• Business Case Research and Product Approval: Prepare market research and financial analysis for new product approval, which includes conducting sales history reviews, gathering feedback from potential academic users and library selectors, building accurate profit-and-loss analyses, and reviewing the comparative strengths and weaknesses of competitor products.
• Partner Negotiation and Product Staging: Submit pre-contract proposals to potential partners, draft partner agreements for content acquisition, and negotiate final terms for signing.
• Product Staging and Creation: Coordinate and oversee with the in-house production team the successful digital conversion of content to publication, including the analysis of metadata requirements, remediation of metadata challenges, assessment and oversight of permissions and copyright clearance requirements, survey privacy needs and implement a suitable content redaction and removal protocols, commission introductory essays, and prepare all in-product descriptions (overviews, tutorial content).

• Marketing and Sales Liaising Duties: Act as the key provider of product information to marketing, sales, and customer engagement teams on products and product series for which the editor is responsible, including slide deck presentations to sales and marketing teams and customers, the writing and review of marketing copy and product descriptions, and the circulation of content title lists.

Travel Requirements:Very occasional travel both within and possibly outside the U.K. as part of the acquisition\xe2\x80\x99s duties.Essential Role Requirements:Skills/knowledge

• A strong sense of curiosity and openness to learning about topics in a variety of academic areas, with a particularly strong emphasis on history and the humanities.
• An ability and willingness to fully own the product and series development life cycle from inception to final publication.
• A flexible approach to tasks and a \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude, along with a willingness to learn new skills and improve current ones.
• A capacity to work on a regular basis in a team setting in the conception, creation, and post-release maintenance and promotion of any products and series.
• Keen attention to detail and follow-through.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong numeracy skills and financial literacy.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work calmly in a sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Team player suited to a team-oriented and collaborative environment, where knowledge is shared actively.
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Degree level required, advanced degree preferred
• Degree in history or the humanities preferred.

Desirable Role Requirements:Experience/Achievements

• Previous experience of working in a publishing environment

Skills/knowledge

• Understanding of copyright, privacy and data protection, archival practice, and digitisation
• A strong interest in history and the humanities as a field of scholarly study
• Language skills

About Cengage GroupCengage 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.We believe in the power and joy of learningAt 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 \xe2\x80\x93 driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discoveryOur business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely 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 programmes, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see .Equal Opportunity EmployerCengage Group EMEA is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the regions that we operate in and our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, 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.Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

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