Content Development Specialist

Content Development Specialist

Do you enjoy working on complex projects?

Are you eager to work on quality of data sources serving our end user products?

Location preferences Philadelphia area or St. Louis area or Remote.

About our Team

Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information, tools and resources. A global company, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations.

About the Role

As a Digital Content Specialist, you will manage digital projects from inception to release. Using digital content workflows, authoring tools, and technology, you'll ensure success. You will also be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating globally throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

• Having the ability to anticipate content rendering issues and guide authors in preparing content for maximum benefit to customers.
• Consulting with content strategists, sales/marketing, and customers; attends national society meetings and author meetings; conducts market research on selected projects.
• Planning and developing content for electronic and print delivery that meets market needs, is and increases product market share.
• Analyzing competing products with content strategists, drafts strategy plans for revised and new content. Works with content strategists and authors to plan content formats & delivery, organization and content templates.
• Advising on content writing and development to yield best online discovery. Participates in planning and implementation of content delivery and updates for ClinicalKey, Expert Consult, and other platforms.
• Developing and communicates guidelines for writers regarding content and e-content enhancements, formats and extent, number of illustrations, and reference style;
• Reviewing all stages of writing to ensure that guidelines have been followed. Monitors budget, and works with writers to correct deviations from plan/vision.
• Creating content maps to link text to assets and envisions and creates enhancements for use in various electronic formats.

Requirements

• Have familiarity with requirements for content to move smoothly through publishing process internally or with vendors.
• Have the ability to manage e-development and assignments for online or e-book development projects.
• Use your experience with technology, including e-books, tablets, and online tools. Experience managing writers/SMEs. Experience in managing multiple, high-priority projects.
• Understand acceptable formats for digital text and art. Facility with Word, Excel, and internet research.
• Have experience working with e-devices and e-content workflows. Basic level of understanding of EPUB, HTML5, and XML as they relate to e-book publishing process
• Have complete Associates or Bachelors in English, Project Management, e-Learning,
• Demonstrate experience with technology projects and/or developing content for print and e-book formats.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits
• Disability insurance
• Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Benefits (Salary Investment Plan/Employer Stock Purchase Plan)
• Modern Family Benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

Join Us

Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.

Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact [email protected] or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.

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