Content Editor - Acquisitions Editor, Nursing

As a Content Editor - Acquisitions Editor, Nursing you will support the growth and financial health of assigned Nursing Education and Nursing Practice course areas by acquiring and maintaining a pipeline of high-quality textbooks and digital learning assets. You will stay close to instructors, students, and education trends; recruit and manage authors/SMEs; negotiate contracts; and partner cross-functionally to deliver successful publications and launches. Key Responsibilities Market & Customer Insight Maintain working knowledge of assigned nursing course markets (curriculum, adoption drivers, instructor/student needs, and competitive landscape) and share actionable insights with internal partners. Conduct structured market research (reviews, surveys, faculty conversations, focus groups) to validate opportunities and inform content positioning and revision priorities. Author/SME Recruiting & Relationship Management Build and maintain an active network of authors, reviewers, and SMEs; recruit talent for new projects and revisions; provide clear expectations and consistent "author care." Participate in conference/campus engagement (virtual and in-person) to identify emerging needs and strengthen networks that support future signings. Business Planning Contribute to business plans for assigned areas (new projects, revisions, and supporting digital assets) and manage day-to-day pipeline activity. Prepare acquisition proposals for internal review (market rationale, competitive context, development approach, cost assumptions, forecast inputs, and P&L) in collaboration with stakeholders. Contracting & Negotiation Negotiate and execute contracts with authors/SMEs/partners (scope, schedules, deliverables, and terms) with support/guidance as needed; ensure alignment to business goals and delivery timelines. Content Development Move assigned projects through the publishing workflow in partnership with Development Editors, Product, Production, and other teams; ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations. Support acquisition and development of digital-first or platform-ready assets (e.g., media sets, assessments, videos, cases, practice materials) that complement core titles and improve learning outcomes. Identify risks early (author performance, scope changes, market shifts) and escalate/coordinate mitigation to protect timelines, quality, and budget. Go-to-Market Enablement Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to provide content and positioning inputs; support launch readiness (key messages, differentiation, sales training inputs) for your titles/areas. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree (or equivalent relevant experience). 3 years in higher education publishing or an adjacent field (editorial, acquisitions, content development, product, marketing, or sales). Demonstrated ability to translate market/customer insight into clear recommendations and to work cross-functionally in a deadline-driven environment. Comfort with basic financial inputs (forecasts, cost assumptions, P&L awareness) and business-case preparation. Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting concepts to internal stakeholders and engaging external experts professionally. Preferred Experience with nursing, allied health, or clinical education content markets. Familiarity with author contracting/negotiation and rights/IP basics. Experience supporting digital learning products or managing multi-format content (print + digital). Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$53,700.00 - $91,950.00 USD This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We're innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world's leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You'll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. With a nearly 190-year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes. For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Wolters Kluwer has a dedicated team of experienced talent acquisition professionals who are ready to hear what makes you tick and share how Wolters Kluwer can help you achieve your goals and ambitions. Here Rasi Fawaz shares some tips on what recruiters are looking for on a resume. As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce - one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work. We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion. This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics. At Wolters Kluwer, you'll feel valued for your contributions, and you'll know that your health, safety, and well-being are important to us. Our well-being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous. Our global Together we thrive well-being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. That commitment has been recognized externally through Ragan's Top Places to Work for

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