Publishing Operations & Metadata Manager

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Description:

ATD’s Production, Editorial and Creative department is responsible for editing, designing, producing, and distributing ATD’s publications, which include 10+ books annually, two bi-monthly periodicals, research reports, and white papers. Additionally, the department supports the editorial and creative needs of all of ATD’s business lines, including Marketing, Education, Conferences, Membership, Enterprise, and Global. We are currently looking for a Publishing Operations & Distribution Manager to manage the distribution, inventory, and metadata operations for ATD’s publishing division.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Director, Production, Editorial & Creative.

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premier membership organization for professionals in the learning and talent development field. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering professionals to develop talent in the workplace. Through training programs, membership, globally recognized certifications and events, we support individuals and organizations in talent development to perform at the highest level.

• Oversee ATD’s multiple product and metadata distribution channels, including direct to customer sales, trade distributors, and licensing partners
• Manage inventory, ensuring ATD has the correct quantity of stock based on sales data from the various channels with a focus on minimizing warehousing, fulfillment, and shipping expenses
• Oversee the planning and management of on-site conference bookstores, including inventory selections, logistics, and event management
• Manage all copyright and licensing requests and provide rights management support
• Collect and validate metadata to meet specific distribution channel requirements
• Develop and document best metadata practices
• Maintain publication web pages using ATD’s CMS
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets needed to generate royalty statements for authors
• Manage the sales and royalty data for all distribution channels
• Maintain all ATD publications and rules on Copyright Clearance Center
• Register all publications with the Copyright Office and the Library of Congress
• Send out author, comp, and endorser copies of all titles and distribute copies to internal staff
• Handle publications-related customer service needs for authors, members, and staff

• 4+ years of related experience in the publishing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, management, marketing, etc.
• Demonstrated and quantifiable successes in leading the distribution process
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
• Intermediate to advanced Adobe Acrobat skills
• Proven experience working with databases and content management systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Superior critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Highly attentive to detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable owning projects and working independently
• Association experience is a plus

At ATD, you’ll be part of an organization dedicated to helping talent development professionals build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. You’ll work alongside collaborative colleagues while contributing to products, programs, and resources that support professionals and organizations around the world.

This role is based in Alexandria, VA and follows a hybrid work model, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexibility. Our office is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria on King Street – just steps from the Metro, waterfront, and a vibrant…