Full time
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, USA
Reporting to the Sales Director, the Metadata Associate is responsible for Harvard University Press’s metadata management, including the quality and accuracy of the end-to-end metadata process, special initiatives, and coordinating ONIX feeds.
Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Metadata Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely flow of title metadata to our distributor systems, Edelweiss, and all retail and wholesale accounts. Metadata Management (50%) Work collaboratively across the press to meet all metadata industry standards and account requirements, including changes to BISAC codes, ensuring the best possible sales outcome. Manage a process that improves searchability and enhances online presentation. Follow a validation process internally and with our distributor to ensure accuracy. Optimize backlist metadata to improve sales results. Partner with sales, publicity and marketing teams to update metadata in response to media attention,...