Digital Content Coordinator Position

Summary of job: The Digital Content Coordinator will develop and maintain systems and processes for organizing and managing content within Kaplan’s digital asset management system, and for distributing digital content to a wide variety of partners.

Responsibilities include:

- Participate in launch and maintenance of Digital Asset Management system, including asset collection;

- Collaborate with Editorial, Production, and Manufacturing departments to develop workflow improvements utilizing the DAM

- Work with Digital Warehouse partner to traffic and manage permissions for digital book content;

- Coordinate communication among Editorial, Production, Digital Warehouse, and offshore QA teams;

- Develop guidelines for management of digital content;

- Develop processes and manage schedules for preparation and distribution of digital content to partners;

- Troubleshoot and solve problems throughout the digital production process and interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;

- Exercise strategic expense management in development of digital products, with focus on minimizing conversion and QA costs;

- Evaluate all the components of data management to ensure proper preparation and accuracy according to industry standards.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree

- Minimum 1-2 years experience in digital media, content management, or web publishing areas;

- Familiarity with digital asset management systems;

- Familiarity with book production process;

- Familiarity with Adobe CS (emphasis on InDesign), HTML, and XML;

- Detail-oriented and able to manage complex schedules and budgets;

- Able to provide excellent verbal and written communication among vendors, manager, and stakeholders;

- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment;

- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere but also independently;

- Ability to work within tight deadlines.