PEARSON INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Content Specialist - International Resources

Why join Pearson’s intern program?

Pearson is the world’s learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.

We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners and educators.

As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 10-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as Pearson

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our products reflect the people we serve — our teachers and students, employers and employees, and consumers and learners.

What Does the Internship Program Offer?

Successful candidates will spend 10 weeks working with our International Curriculum Team in our Assessment & Qualifications Division in the summer months, an exciting area that offers many opportunities to innovate, design, and build new products, operations, and customer relationships in an entrepreneurial setting.

You will be paid for the duration of your internship at a salary of £23K pro rata.

You will be eligible for benefits during this time like any other employee, such as discounts on learning resources, some well-known high street brands and of course some pro-rata holidays.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK as a student under the correct visa (please refer to the https://www.gov.uk/ website for further information). Additionally, check with your university as to what type of internship and duration is a requirement of your degree.

Job Description

As a Content Specialist, your role may involve:

• Development of educational content to support teaching and learning for international markets
• Editorial tasks including briefing and managing freelancers and checking quality of work
• Creation of content workflows to ensure on time and to budget delivery of accurate content
• Use of content creation tools to make corrections, changes and manage any discrepancies as they arise
• Ensuring quality is maintained at various steps through content production
• General service management responsibilities such as making changes, answering customer queries, gathering feedback and evidence from our customers
• Building marketing knowledge and insights
• Author management, commissioning and feedback

You will develop expertise in supporting the International portfolio and projects including task tracking, budget management, risk and issue management, resource management, reporting and collaboration with cross functional teams. You will gain exposure to working with a wide spectrum of teams and tools to help Pearson deliver products or services that align with our strategic objectives and roadmap.

What does the 10 weeks involve?

Interns will develop a broad knowledge of Content, commissioning and editorial work and processes. There will also be an opportunity to work with a wide range of business stakeholders across the globe and with a diverse team across a wide portfolio of projects. Regular workshops and training opportunities will be provided.

This role is aligned to either our Oxford or central London offices. It is a Hybrid working position, and you will visit your base office no more than twice a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites.

Minimum Requirements

• We are looking for a range of students, including those from non-traditional backgrounds that have an interest in educational publishing or relevant work experience.
• An interest in editorial process and content development
• Experience or strong interest in working across print and digital formats
• Flexibility and enthusiasm, as you will be joining a cross-functional and fast-moving team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated abilities as a “habitual learner” and the ability to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team setting, including contributing to a positive team environment
• Able to attend the designated Pearson worksite/office for this particular role and the ability to work from home for the remaining approx. 60% of the time.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.

Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Job: PUBLISHING

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 8574