E-Content Specialist
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience working with large datasets, metadata, or electronic resources.
- At least 2 years of experience coordinating with third-party vendors and managing high-volume written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced functions and formulas, and experience working with datasets exceeding 50,000 rows.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities, provide regular status updates, and meet deadlines in a remote work setting.
- Proven attention to detail and ability to maintain high data-quality standards, including minimal error rates, consistent formatting, and accurate classifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Word, and SharePoint.
- Build and maintain relationships with global providers to resolve data issues and obtain metadata required for Global Knowledge Base maintenance.
- Analyze publisher-supplied metadata to ensure completeness, quality, and accuracy; identify gaps and take action to remediate them.
- Create, load, and maintain collections in the Global Knowledge Base, managing related metadata such as descriptions, subject classifications, alternate names, and other attributes to support accurate indexing and discovery.
- Develop and maintain internal documentation describing how metadata should be transformed and manipulated for loading.
- Research and source required metadata when it is not provided, ensuring it is properly structured and successfully loaded into the Global Knowledge Base.
- Prioritize and manage weekly tasks, reporting progress and concerns in daily team workload meetings.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to meet individual, team, and organizational goals.
- Identify and resolve reported internal and external issues in a timely manner by conducting root-cause analysis, identifying trends, and implementing proactive solutions to reduce recurring issues.
- Experience with metadata standards such as KBART, MARC, Dublin Core, and ONIX.
About the company
EBSCO is a privately held multinational group made up of about 13 diverse companies employing nearly 4,500 people worldwide. The group operates across information technology, sales, customer service, marketing, human resources, operations, manufacturing, accounting and finance, delivering a range of professional services and technology-focused solutions through its subsidiaries. It distinguishes itself by staying privately owned, maintaining strong financial standing, and fostering a culture of career development, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across a broad portfolio of industries. Its goal is to help people grow their careers within a values-led environment while expanding the company’s diversified business footprint globally.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Founded
1944
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mosaic Essentials 2026 on September 15 extends EBSCO deeper into book acquisition workflows.
- EBSCO launched AI-assisted research features July 30, 2026, signaling faster product iteration.
- EBSCO Industries named Brys Stephens CEO in April 2026, reducing succession uncertainty.
What critics are saying
- Google-style AI search and OpenAlex undermine EBSCOhost renewals by 2027.
- Academic libraries keep consolidating vendors, pressuring EBSCO pricing and margins during 2026-2027 renewals.
- If publishers restrict licensed content, EBSCOhost loses relevance and risks a slow platform death.
What makes EBSCO unique
- EBSCOhost launched AI-assisted research features on July 30, 2026, deepening workflow lock-in.
- EBSCO serves 200,000 institutions through discovery, ebooks, and acquisition tools across libraries.
- EBSCO Industries spans 4,500 employees in 23 countries, cushioning cyclicality across businesses.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Professional Development Budget
- Company Equity