Metadata Specialist
Summary: The Metadata Specialist enters and maintains product marketing metadata in the company’s proprietary title management database. The Metadata Specialist also functions in a key support role for an interdepartmental metadata task force and other marketing duties.
This is a hybrid position based out of our downtown Minneapolis office, some minimum number of days in the office will be expected.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for product marketing metadata in the company’s proprietary title management database for all Lerner Publishing Group imprints and distribution clients, striving for completeness, accuracy, and suitability of all metadata, with the goal of enhancing product discoverability.
· Performs data entry, data maintenance, and data correction including regular data audits; maintains processes and protocols to ensure data integrity.
· Creates and maintains packaged/bundled product records (kits) proactively and as requested for district/bulk orders in conjunction with the Lerner Classroom team.
· Validates all data points for products and kits prior to the marketing department running sell sheet/catalog scripts and again prior to activating titles on the website; confirms that product information appears correctly on the website.
· Acts as a backup to the Metadata Director as needed.
· Researches best practices and new technologies to ensure product metadata meets industry standards; works with internal teams to update our systems to align with changes to BISAC codes and other BISG standards.
· Supports marketing team and IT to cross-reference internal database to other sources, including ONIX feeds, website display, and catalog automation software. Maintains documentation such as the Metadata Map of the data exchange between these systems.
· Maintains database expertise, process knowledge, and documentation for sales, marketing, and other departments; act as in-house subject matter expert.
· Supports marketing department needs for copywriting, copyediting, proofing, cover routing, and other tasks as required.
· Performs other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.
Experience and Necessary skills:
· Has excellent computer skills to operate effectively with company systems and programs to facilitate data management; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced experience using spreadsheets including v or x-lookup and macros), and Outlook. Knowledge of and experience using databases or information management systems is a plus.
· Has the ability to implement processes and adhere to standards for title metadata management, resulting in high data integrity and satisfactory audit practices.
· Is process-oriented yet adaptable to change while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· Excels at performing detailed tasks and has strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
· Is a clear, effective, and timely communicator—in verbal and written forms—and works collaboratively in a team environment.
· Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
· Familiarity with publishing practices (including ONIX-type feeds) is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.
Full-time Salaried position
Hiring Range: $46,000 to $52,000 DOE
Office hours: Monday through Friday, daytime hours
Benefits:
· Health, Dental, FSA, and Vision benefits.
· Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
· Paid time off
· Nine paid holidays per year
· 401k with employer match after 1 year of employment
Lerner Publishing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, height, weight, justice-impacted status, housing status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Pay: $46,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55401
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This is a hybrid position based out of our downtown Minneapolis office, some minimum number of days in the office will be expected.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for product marketing metadata in the company’s proprietary title management database for all Lerner Publishing Group imprints and distribution clients, striving for completeness, accuracy, and suitability of all metadata, with the goal of enhancing product discoverability.
· Performs data entry, data maintenance, and data correction including regular data audits; maintains processes and protocols to ensure data integrity.
· Creates and maintains packaged/bundled product records (kits) proactively and as requested for district/bulk orders in conjunction with the Lerner Classroom team.
· Validates all data points for products and kits prior to the marketing department running sell sheet/catalog scripts and again prior to activating titles on the website; confirms that product information appears correctly on the website.
· Acts as a backup to the Metadata Director as needed.
· Researches best practices and new technologies to ensure product metadata meets industry standards; works with internal teams to update our systems to align with changes to BISAC codes and other BISG standards.
· Supports marketing team and IT to cross-reference internal database to other sources, including ONIX feeds, website display, and catalog automation software. Maintains documentation such as the Metadata Map of the data exchange between these systems.
· Maintains database expertise, process knowledge, and documentation for sales, marketing, and other departments; act as in-house subject matter expert.
· Supports marketing department needs for copywriting, copyediting, proofing, cover routing, and other tasks as required.
· Performs other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.
Experience and Necessary skills:
· Has excellent computer skills to operate effectively with company systems and programs to facilitate data management; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced experience using spreadsheets including v or x-lookup and macros), and Outlook. Knowledge of and experience using databases or information management systems is a plus.
· Has the ability to implement processes and adhere to standards for title metadata management, resulting in high data integrity and satisfactory audit practices.
· Is process-oriented yet adaptable to change while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· Excels at performing detailed tasks and has strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
· Is a clear, effective, and timely communicator—in verbal and written forms—and works collaboratively in a team environment.
· Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
· Familiarity with publishing practices (including ONIX-type feeds) is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.
Full-time Salaried position
Hiring Range: $46,000 to $52,000 DOE
Office hours: Monday through Friday, daytime hours
Benefits:
· Health, Dental, FSA, and Vision benefits.
· Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
· Paid time off
· Nine paid holidays per year
· 401k with employer match after 1 year of employment
Lerner Publishing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, height, weight, justice-impacted status, housing status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Pay: $46,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55401
Apply Now
Apply Now