Partnerships Manager

Content Acquisition Manager

Company Profile:

Zebra Learn is an Ed-tech Platform with a burning passion for helping lifelong learners like you unleash their full potential. Our secret ingredient? The principle of "Learn by Doing." We don't settle for dull and monotonous learning methods. We kick it up a notch with a diverse range of books that will leave you craving more!

We believe in simplifying complex concepts, making them as easy to grasp as a high-five from a friend. We're on a mission to positively impact your learning journey, ensuring you become a true leader in your field.

Whether you're a student yearning for academic success, a professional hungry for career growth, or just someone with a curious mind eager to expand horizons, ZebraLearn has got your back. We're here to spice up your learning journey, making it as thrilling as a safari adventure! We aspire to transform learners into leaders who want to make it big in their careers.

Who are we looking for:

Zebra Learn is looking for an experienced, dynamic, data-driven Content acquisition partner who will help us expand our horizons by onboarding inspiring and erudite authors to the team.

Your contribution to the team:

1. Author Onboarding and Orientation: Lead the comprehensive onboarding process for new authors, ensuring a seamless transition into our publishing ecosystem. Provide a tailored orientation to familiarize authors with our platform, services, and opportunities for growth.
2. Relationship Building and Management: Cultivate strong and trusting relationships with authors, serving as their dedicated point of contact and advocate within the organization. Understand their goals, aspirations, and unique needs to create personalized strategies for success.
3. Publishing Strategy Development: Collaborate with authors to develop individualized publishing strategies, including manuscript development, marketing plans, and sales initiatives. Identify opportunities for expansion and diversification of their literary portfolio, leveraging successful strategies implemented across the industry.
4. Performance Tracking and Analysis: Monitor and analyze authors' performance metrics, such as book sales, reader engagement, and market trends. Provide insightful recommendations and adjustments to optimize their success, drawing from data-driven approaches used in leading publishing houses.
5. Collaboration and Teamwork: Foster collaboration with editorial, marketing, design, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of authors' strategies. Leverage the expertise of all departments to provide authors with comprehensive support, aligning with the collaborative spirit practiced in industry-leading publishing houses.
6. Industry Insight and Trend Awareness: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in author management and publishing. Share relevant insights with authors to enhance their competitiveness in the market, inspired by the trend-focused approach found in successful publishing houses.
7. Ongoing Support and Guidance: Offer continuous support to authors throughout their publishing journey, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and resources to help them refine their craft and achieve their objectives. Utilize the mentorship and guidance techniques adopted by renowned publishing houses.
8. Networking and Relationship Expansion: Facilitate opportunities for authors to connect with literary agents, industry influencers, and other professionals to enhance their visibility and broaden their network, following the relationship-building practices of esteemed publishing houses.
9. Author Advocacy: Act as a passionate advocate for authors within the organization, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard. Champion their work in promotional activities, events, and conferences, echoing the author-centric approach observed in top publishing houses.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, Publishing, or a related field (a master’s degree is a plus).
2. Proven experience in the publishing industry, specifically in author management, editorial, or related roles, as outlined in the job descriptions of reputable publishing houses.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and provide meaningful guidance to authors.
4. Strategic mindset and ability to develop tailored publishing strategies based on authors' goals and market trends, in line with the strategic approaches followed by successful publishing houses.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to tracking and measuring author performance, reflecting the analytical practices employed by leading publishing houses.
6. Deep understanding of the publishing landscape, including manuscript development, marketing, and sales, as specified in the JD.
7. Familiarity with industry standards, copyright laws, and contracts, aligning with the legal and compliance requirements emphasized in the publishing industry.
8. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, consistent with the meticulousness and precision expected in the publishing industry.
9. Proficiency in utilizing publishing software and platforms, as indicated in the JDs of technologically advanced publishing houses.
10. Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, reflecting the adaptability and autonomy valued by successful publishing houses.
11. Passion for literature and a genuine desire to contribute to the success of authors, echoing dedication and enthusiasm.

Office Location

• Vesu, Surat, Gujarat.

Work Type

• In-Office, Fulltime.

Working Days

• 6 Days a week (Monday to Saturday)

Compensation

• Above Industry Standard Pay depending on your skills and experience.