Job Description

: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, employees and employers.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 PearsonWe 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.About the Role:As a Content Specialist, 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.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
• 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

Key requirements:

• Second or final year student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• Able to attend the designated Pearson worksite/office 2x a week for this role and the ability to work from home for the remaining approx. 60% of the time.
• 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 xe2x80x9chabitual learnerxe2x80x9d and the ability to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team setting, including contributing to a positive team environment

We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We understand that one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams and their families too.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.This is a 10-week internship programme, commencing Monday 16th June 2025 until August 22, 2025. You will be paid for the duration of your 10-week internship at a pro-rata annual salary of xc2xa327,007.50 (London) or xc2xa324,570.00 (For National).Submission deadline Friday, 28th March 2025, or once enough candidates have applied followed by final interviews in the week commencing 28th April 2025.How to Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the Internship position. In your cover letter, please also include how your skills and knowledge aligns with this role.We're open to applications from all candidates, no matter what their educational background so if you're passionate about Finance with an eager to learn attitude, please apply! Just ensure you have the right to work in the UK with the correct visa if required.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.

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