Metadata Manager
McGraw Hill Education
- Location
- United States (Remote)
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
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Role overview
At McGraw Hill, we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms used by millions of students and educators worldwide. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience, all within a supportive, collaborative environment.
McGraw Hill, a leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is seeking a Metadata Manager to design and implement metadata strategies that optimize content discoverability, organization, and accessibility across our platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metadata standards align with industry best practices and support enterprise-wide content management goals. This role is key in maintaining metadata integrity, developing guidelines, and training content stakeholders on metadata implementation and usage.
This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.
What you will be doing
- Support and maintain metadata schemas, taxonomies, and ontologies to ensure consistent organization and discoverability of McGraw Hill content across platforms.
- Collaborate with product teams, content creators, and developers to implement metadata strategies that enhance user experience and support business objectives.
- Train stakeholders, including authors and vendors, on metadata best practices and tools through live sessions, video tutorials, and documentation.
- Conduct audits to ensure metadata accuracy, compliance with accessibility standards, and alignment with industry best practices.
- Support the integration of metadata into McGraw Hill’s digital tools and workflows, working closely with TPMs and developers to ensure seamless functionality.
- Stay informed on advancements in metadata standards, digital content management systems, and related technologies to implement innovative solutions that maintain McGraw Hill’s competitive edge.
- Provide expertise to curriculum, platform, and content teams by creating metadata-driven solutions, product samplers, and POCs.
- Represent McGraw Hill’s metadata expertise at trade shows, conferences, and sales meetings as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience), with an advanced degree preferred (e.g., MA in Information Science, Metadata Management, or a related discipline).
- 3–7 years of experience in metadata management, taxonomy development, or related fields, preferably within the education or publishing industry.
- Hands-on experience with metadata tools and CMS platforms, with at least 5 years preferred, demonstrating the ability to manage and implement content strategies at scale.
- Proficiency in training and enabling teams to adopt and implement metadata strategies, tools, and best practices effectively.
- Experience with AI and LLMs, including at least 2 years (preferred) of designing prompts, evaluating outputs, and identifying bias using industry-standard large language models.
- Technical literacy including a basic understanding of HTML tags and CSS properties, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and their practical application to metadata strategies, ensuring inclusive and compliant content practices.
- Flexibility for travel of up to 25% of the time, as required by the role.
Why work for us?
The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this position is between $108,175 - $120,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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