Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an experienced Content Licensing Manager for dynamic media company based in Chicago, IL. This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who has experience acquiring, refining and merchandising content for subscription based online library to create a world-class researching experience. Responsibilities: Manage existing publisher and aggregator relationships Uncover and evaluate content sources for acquisition Forge new relationships and negotiate for new content acquisitions Perform content inventories and analysis Synthesize analysis into opportunities and strategies Innovate ways to utilize content to drive traffic and subscriptions (taxonomies and categorization, entity extraction, blogging, SEO, and current event vs. archived news, etc) Monitor, maintain/manage inventory of more than 5,000 publications across multiple web properties Qualifications: 3-5 years experience in online field Ability to understand the publishing industry's business models, practices and trends Strong negotiating skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to write well Ability to gather and interpret data from online analytics tools Basic understanding of XML, HTML, & SEO Awareness of taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, or some other formal classification scheme is desired Familiarity with social networking and Web2.0 techniques including blogging, customer-driven content, RSS, etc, is a plus Comfortable in a fast-paced and fluid environment, which demands a high level of energy, commitment and professionalism Bachelor's degree preferably in a related field (Journalism, Library Sciences or Communications). To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your resume to [log in to unmask] Please reference position title AND the position ID #934 as the subject line of your email. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. Kathleen A. Schmidt Recruiter Library Associates Companies 11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 direct: 240.292.0496 toll free: 800.775.0388 fax: 301.231.5990 [log in to unmask] www.libraryassociates.com The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this email message in error, please contact the sender.