Digital/Editorial Operations Specialist

About the role

The Digital/Editorial Operations Specialist supports the Digital/Editorial Operations team by providing technical, editorial, and administrative assistance. Key responsibilities include maintaining metadata standards, refining product attributes, and managing administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Sr. Manager with database and metadata management.
• Handle daily metadata change requests, update TMM, and send confirmation emails.
• Troubleshoot and resolve metadata and feed issues.
• Execute metadata feeds and act as a liaison with the distributor.
• Review metadata monthly to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Act as TMM and metadata backup when needed.
• Manage metadata for at least one PRPG imprint.
• Prepare metadata for the S&S sales meeting.
• Run tip sheets for licensors, receive approvals, and lift NFOs.
• Troubleshoot issues at retail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and optimized online listings.
• Optimize description copy, taglines, BISACs, and keywords using AI tools.
• Assist with upcoming e-commerce initiatives.
• Manage PRPG Search Inside uploads for Amazon.
• Manage metadata art uploads, including trade cover mocks, final covers/interiors for trade, Walmart/Target uploads, the RDS library, and others as needed.
• Audit and maintain the RDS library, including updating cover mocks seasonally and as needed.
• Enter and manage metadata for proprietary titles in TMM to facilitate F&O set up and integration.
• Enter co-edition data into TMM.
• Assist with eBook conversion and publication process.
• Select, file, and track Lexile measures seasonally and update TMM accordingly.
• Attend art and touch base meetings.
• Respond to reader mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of publishing or metadata experience.
• One (1) year of experience with Firebrand’s Title Management (TMM) system.
• Experience with books and editorial procedures.
• Experience using AI tools to optimize metadata and maximize discoverability.
• Experience with Macintosh and InDesign.
• Excellent editing, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Efficient at multitasking and handling multiple projects within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
• Ability to write routine reports, SOPs, and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to work in an office environment, with moderate noise levels. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent editing, writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Efficient at multitasking and handling multiple projects within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
• Ability to write routine reports, SOPs, and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.