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Director, Content Portfolio & AI Innovation

Cengage Learning

Newark, NJ
Full Time
Director
160k-175k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We believe in the power and joy of learning at Cengage Group. Our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are driven by a shared purpose to drive innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that empowers diverse perspectives and authentic self-expression. We support this through programs, benefits, and initiatives integrated into our daily work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the unified content strategy across all portfolio brands, products, and channels
  • Lead all aspects of the content ecosystem, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with business objectives
  • Spearhead the organization's transition from traditional content production to AI-first methodologies
  • Build and manage cross-functional teams across content disciplines (editorial, design, video, social)
  • Establish portfolio-wide content governance frameworks incorporating both human expertise and AI capabilities
  • Drive significant efficiency gains through strategic AI implementation while maintaining brand integrity
  • Develop standardized processes for AI-assisted content creation that can be implemented across the portfolio
  • Allocate resources strategically between brands and channels based on business priorities and ROI
  • Report directly to executive leadership on content performance, transformation progress, and efficiency metrics
  • Manage comprehensive budget for all content operations and AI implementation initiatives

Requirements

  • 10+ years in senior content leadership roles, with oversight of multiple brands or product lines
  • Demonstrated success managing diverse content portfolios across various formats and channels
  • Proven track record of implementing AI solutions to replace manual content processes at scale
  • Strong strategic vision for unifying content operations across a complex organization
  • Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams through technological transformation
  • Deep understanding of how AI can be leveraged differently across various content types
  • Portfolio demonstrating successful management of comprehensive content ecosystems

Nice to Have

  • Experience with content resource allocation across competing business priorities
  • Background in mergers, acquisitions, or portfolio expansion from a content integration perspective
  • Understanding of complex rights management and compliance across diverse content types
  • Ability to balance innovation with brand consistency across multiple properties
  • Experience managing seven-figure content and technology implementation budgets

Qualifications

  • Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
  • Support and empower employees through various benefits and initiatives

Working at Cengage Learning

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees of all backgrounds to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We support this through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into our daily work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 18, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary160k-175k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Cengage Learning

Website

cengage.com

Location

Newark, NJ

Industry

Book Publishers

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