Job Description

Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning. Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible. Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly. The business area: The Production & Digital Studio team for Higher Education is accountable for the successful end-to-end production of our Higher Education and other courseware across all formats and product models including print, eBooks, rich media, simulations/games, current generation digital supplemental products, and next generation integrated digital products, as well as oversight of Pearson rights & permissions, courseware quality assurance, and global content solutions. The 500+ employee organization currently produces over 2000 PC/mobile software and print titles annually across multiple Pearson geographic locations worldwide augmented by thousands of vendors and freelancers around the world. The team: The Production & Digital Studio team for Higher Education provides portfolio management processes and strategic analysis to support the company in achieving our goals and driving our long-term, sustainable growth with improved learner outcomes. It does this by:

• Partnering with portfolio area, product management, sales and marketing, and technology leadership teams to resolve strategic issues and opportunities and to drive product strategies.
• Providing transparency into and analysis of Pearson’s Higher Education portfolio, including product-level investments.
• Creating a consistent and data-driven approach to production processes and investment governance across Pearson
• Providing product and geographic-related subject expertise, market insights and portfolio.

The role: The Content Producer works end-to-end on content for all planned resources for allocated titles, ensuring content is in line with Pearson policies and that publication happens on schedule and within budget. What you will do:

• Work on all stages of the production process from manuscript delivery through to final publication (print and digital projects), including liaising with author and internal stakeholders on editorial, production and rights & permissions related queries.
• Ensure content is in line with Pearson policies.
• Work with Rights & Permissions team to ensure timely clearance of all third-party content and liaising with author to replace any uncleared content with assets from preferred sources as required.
• Hire/manage appropriate freelancers (copy-editors, proofreaders, indexers, translators and suppliers/vendors (typesetting).
• Manage project schedules and budget for areas of responsibility.
• Learn how to work in different platforms/tools to deliver content digitally – full training/support will be provided.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work according to changing needs
• Good numerical skills to support budget planning and cost management
• Ability to communicate clearly with authors, freelancers, suppliers/vendors and internal staff
• Keen attention to detail to ensure production of a quality product in line with Pearson policies
• Excellent French and English oral and written communication skills
• A desire to learn more about digital production (e.g., ebooks, courseware, etc.)
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• 4 or more years editorial experience, preferably in higher education academic publishing
• Experience and proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Smartsheet or other project management tools would be beneficial

If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online. Accessibility If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com. Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. 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 world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com. Job: PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS Organization: Higher Education Schedule: FULL\_TIME Req ID: 7422