Cengage Group

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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 inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive 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 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/about/inclusion-and-belonging/ The team You’ll be joining: Publisher Relations is responsible for all matters pertaining to the development of relationships with third-party content suppliers, including leveraging key accounts for content acquisition. Who you are: The Publisher Relations Associate supports the acquisition and management of content from publishers and rights holders for Gale's subscription and eBook products. This role assists with publisher communications, agreement processing, and content integration, ensuring timely fulfillment of product content needs. What you'll do: Establish and grow strong positive relationships with existing and potential content providers; maintain a portfolio of publisher relations accounts and related responsibilities Support acquisition of new content from existing and new publishers Process agreements and maintain accurate records in contract management systems Respond to publisher inquiries and coordinate with internal teams Assist with publisher onboarding and relationship management Monitor and manage royalty reporting, usage data, and contract documentation, keeping in mind content deliverables and timelines Support the restoration of lapsed titles and rights Skills you'll need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 2+ years' professional experience in Publisher Relations/Educational Sales and/or Publishing Strong organizational, communication and relationship management skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience with contract processing and documentation Ability to support cross-functional initiatives and strategic business goals Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to identify and recognize situations that require escalation, follow through to resolution and communicate to publishers Preferred skills: Proven experience in licensing, content acquisition, or intellectual property management. Strong understanding of copyright law, licensing terms, and rights clearance processes. Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917. 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 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. $58,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD 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. Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address.