Author Recruiting Specialist

Job Description:

As an Author Recruiting Specialist on our team, you'll work with external content creators – whom we call “authors.” You will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and qualifying prospective authors across a variety of technical domains, with a focus on delivering high-quality candidates for consideration by the Author Enablement team. You'll conduct briefing calls, perform initial vetting of author talent, and manage the candidate pipeline across assigned content areas. The work you do is essential in maintaining a strong, active pipeline that meets curriculum needs, collaborating with others for final selection and ongoing author engagement.

The Author Recruiting Specialist collaborates closely with curriculum teams and Author Community Managers to help meet our goal of expanding our expert author network with world-class instructors and practitioners - they're the backbone of the content we offer our customers on our platform!

• You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.
• You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.
• When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive.
• You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.
• You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others.

• Source potential author candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, tech forums, conference lineups, and online communities
• Conduct initial screening and briefing calls to assess candidate interest, content expertise, and availability
• Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations for review
• Coordinate audition logistics and support candidates throughout the evaluation process
• Maintain and organize candidate records, ensuring data is clean, current, and complete
• Assist with initial onboarding tasks, including documentation prep, system access, and process education
• Maintain accurate tracking of candidate pipeline in recruiting systems
• Collaborate with the Author Enablement team to iterate on outreach strategies, messaging, and qualification rubrics
• Help maintain team documentation and recruiting workflows

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience managing candidate or lead pipelines with accuracy and follow-through
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple requisitions and timelines
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
• Comfortable using or learning CRM systems like Salesforce
• Knowledge of or interest in the technology industry and/or online education is a plus

• 2–3 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, business development, or talent coordination
• This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Westlake/Dallas, TX office should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision-making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

• We work in a blended environment that supports collaboration, flexibility, and connection across teams.
• We are mission-driven, shaping the future of tech upskillling and delivering impact that matters.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• We are always learning, creating an environment where you can take on new challenges, expand your skills, and grow with purpose.
• Benefits include competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical coverage, unlimited PTO, wellness reimbursement, professional development funds, and more.

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. We offer highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform essential job functions, please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our DEIB Report.

The annual US base salary range for this role is $60,800 - $80,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Additional benefits and bonuses may apply.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

Please be aware of recruiting scams. We’ll only contact you from an @pluralsight.com email or verified channels. We never ask for sensitive personal info or payments as part of the hiring process. All openings are posted on our Careers page.

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