Publishing Associate (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Job Description

The Publishing Associate contributes to the timely and accurate planning for all aspects of KNA’s print and digital retail publishing program, from internal launch meetings through presentation on online marketplaces such as Amazon. This includes coordinating sales meetings, preparing and updating metadata, maintaining product pages on Amazon, and supporting accounts. 

Primary/Key Responsibilities

Sales 

• Coordinate development of sales materials, including title lists, tip sheets, and slide decks 

• Prepare materials for seasonal launch meetings, including product P&Ls 

• Prepare materials for seasonal and channel-specific sales meetings with distribution partner Simon & Schuster 

• Attend sales conferences and document follow up 

• Coordinate purchase orders, order tracking, and invoice requests for direct accounts 

• Manage and coordinate responses to product queries with customer support teams 

Online Retail Marketing 

• Review and finalize product metadata prior to release to ensure accuracy and effectiveness 

• Update product metadata as required to drive discoverability and conversion 

• Submit and track tickets to ensure optimal product pages on Amazon 

• Manage checklist for new releases to ensure successful launches 

• Monitor online retail product pages to ensure accuracy and update as needed 

• Coordinate with KNA Marketing and Design team to deliver timely and effective online merchandising assets 

• Compile and deliver product page enhancements for top revenue-driving categories and products, including text, images, and videos 

• Comply with all online retail promotion requirements, including submission deadlines for nominations, and complete and accurate nomination templates

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred

​Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2+ years experience in publishing experience

• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Solid project management skills

• Detail-oriented

• Strong working knowledge of Google Apps and Microsoft Office

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.