Cengage Group – Editorial Assistant (Remote) – New York

Job title: Editorial Assistant (Remote) Company: Cengage Group 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 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 programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see . About National Geographic Learning At National Geographic Learning, part of Cengage Learning, our goals are to bring the world to the classroom and the classroom to life. Our learning programs prominently feature the compelling content of National Geographic and TED Talks to inspire students to develop the skills they need to achieve success in life and work. We teach English and the world. The Editorial Assistant is part of the English Language Teaching (ELT) team within National Geographic Learning. This position supports the Publisher and team with administrative duties including maintaining calendars, managing contracts and permissions, managing databases, processing invoices and managing schedules and items for production. What you'll do here:

• Assists the publishing team with administrative duties, inputting/retrieving data into systems & assists with editorial projects
• Assists in preparing writer and freelance development contracts and enters information into the rights management database
• Obtains text permissions and enters information into the rights management database
• Maintains author, freelancer and reviewer databases
• Processes invoices and check requisitions
• Assists editors and team members in communicating with authors, internal and external customers and team members in remote and home offices
• Assists with preparing art and text manuscripts for production, and generally overseeing schedules
• Maintains departmental calendar and itineraries
• Takes initiative on the completion of tasks as assigned
• Performs other duties as needed to meet department goals

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• ESL/ELT teaching experience preferred
• Some textbook publishing experience preferred
• B.S. or B.A. degree or equivalent experience preferred

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 and 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 or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917. If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email 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. Expected salary: Location: New York Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job