Associate International Curriculum Intern
Job Summary
Title: Associate - International Curriculum - Intern
Department: PSQ Global Product
Location: London or Oxford
Duration: 12 weeks
About Pearson
At Pearson our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We do that by providing high-quality digital content and learning experiences as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the worlds lifelong learning company. Pearson has had a profound impact on our world since its founding in 1844. Pearson employs more than 20000 people operates in 70 countries and delivers products and services in nearly 200 countries. For us learning isnt just what we do. Its who we are. To learn more:We are Pearson.
Why join Pearsons intern program
Pearson is the worlds 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 were shaping the future of teaching and learning.
Were looking for the next generation of talented graduates to join our team for an unforgettable 12-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 employees and employers.
As one of our interns you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. Youll 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.
We foster a work environment thats inclusive as well as diverse where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve our teachers and students employers and employees and consumers and learners.
About the role
Our International School Qualifications business supports schools teachers learners and their parents around the world throughout their entire school journey from 3 to 19. Our vision is to be the partner of choice - helping every learner to achieve their full potential.This role in the International Teaching and Learning Resources Team offers a chance to be part of a fast-growing area of education in a successful and motivated team.
As anAssociate - International Curriculum - Intern 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 the quality of work
- 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 gathering 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.
You will also work with Product Management to support research and development of new projects and will have ownership of specific research tasks and insights.
Key requirements
- Will consider students pursuing a bachelors or masters degree but also happy to consider individuals who have not attended university who have relevant interests or experience
- We are looking for a range of students including those from non-traditional backgrounds who 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 (London or Oxford) 2x a week for this particular role and the ability to work from home for the remaining approx. 60% of the time.
Benefits& Rewards
- Gain practical experience in working with a successful publishing team in a growing area for schools
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and learn from industry experts.
- Mentorship and guidance to support professional and personal development.
*Please submit your CV andCover Letter detailing your interest in the Internship your cover letter please also include how your skills and knowledge align with this role.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gen ... View more