Author Recruiting Specialist

About the role

The Author Recruiting Specialist works with external content creators, known as "authors," to source, recruit, and qualify them for the Author Enablement team. This role is essential in maintaining a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates.

Responsibilities

• Source potential author candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, tech forums, conference lineups, and online communities
• Conduct initial screening and briefing calls to assess candidate interest, content expertise, and availability
• Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations for review
• Cook up audition logistics and support candidates throughout the evaluation process
• Maintain and organize candidate records, ensuring data is clean, current, and complete
• Aid with initial onboarding tasks, including documentation prep, system access, and process education
• Track candidate pipeline in recruiting systems accurately
• Collaborate with the Author Enablement team to refine outreach strategies, messaging, and qualification rubrics
• Help maintain team documentation and recruiting workflows

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, business development, or talent coordination
• This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Westlake/Dallas, TX office should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple requisitions and timelines
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
• Comfortable using or learning CRM systems like Salesforce
• Knowledge of or interest in the technology industry and/or online education is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Wellness reimbursement
• Professional development funds
• and more

About Us

We provide the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today's tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations, and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. We offer highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry-leading skill assessments, and hands-on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

EEOC & Accommodations Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

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