OverDrive
Content Programming Specialist (Kanopy)
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Hybrid - Cleveland, OH
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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June 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
OverDrive is hiring a Content Programming Specialist for Kanopy. The specialist will manage on-platform merchandising and curation, ensure optimal metadata presentation, and assist with content marketing strategy and improvement projects while tracking relevant data analytics.
Highlights
- Manage prioritization and scheduling of new titles on platform
- Support marketing with identifying marketable titles and themed collections curation
- Organize, tag, and update content to enhance merchandising and title performance
- Research titles using online resources such as IMDb and Wikipedia
- Audit and revise title metadata and assist with metadata improvement projects
- Retrieve and track performance metrics using provided tools
- Assist with content-related data needs for various teams and develop presentations
- Require Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 0-2 years in marketing or content programming
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Familiarity with film, entertainment, library, and digital media industries preferred
Content Programming Specialist (Kanopy) Full Description
Content Programming Specialist (Kanopy)
Kanopy Cleveland, Ohio
Description
Position at OverDrive
This position will require you to be in the Greater Cleveland, OH Area
We are presently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH
We are presently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH
The Content Programming Specialist's responsibilities include providing key support in the areas of on-platform merchandising and curation, ensuring the optimal presentation of metadata sitewide, and overseeing the organization and placement of titles across the platform. You will assist with the strategic execution of consumer-facing content marketing, including the prioritizing and scheduling of new content, and will assist with the management and execution of improvement projects. You will also support the content-related data needs of other teams and track data analytics and performance metrics.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the prioritization and scheduling of new titles for publishing on platform.
- Provides administrative support for the process of identifying marketable titles for the Marketing team.
- Assists with curation of themed collections.
- Organizes, tags, and updates content on-platform to enhance merchandising potential and maximize title performance.
- Researches information on new and existing titles using internet resources such as IMDb and Wikipedia.
- Becomes familiar with Kanopy audience preferences for both public libraries and academic institutions.
- Uses provided tools to audit title metadata.
- Reviews, revises, and imports title metadata as needed for improvement projects.
- Retrieves performance metrics as requested using provided tools.
- Participates and takes notes during meetings.
- Reviews and identifies gaps in documentation.
- Assists with the content-related data needs of other teams as directed.
- Assists with development of presentations.
- Completes assigned tasks on time with a high degree of quality.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or equivalent experience.
- 0–2 years of related experience (marketing, content programming, etc.).
- Merchandising, promotions, marketing experience.
- Basic knowledge of the film, entertainment, library, and digital media industry.
- Professional and team oriented.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, proofreading and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Ability to juggle demands of fast-paced environment.
- Curious and inquisitive.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; emphasis on Excel skills.
What’s Next:
As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you're interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.
OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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