Content Producer (Project Editor)

Job title:Content Producer (Project Editor)

• International Curriculum, Pearson School Qualifications
• Part-time, 3 days a week until end Feb 2025
• Role location : This is a hybrid role, and will allow for home working as well as from either our Oxford or London office.
• Deadline of submission of application is on March 31, 2024.

About the role

The International Curriculum team is seeking a Content Producer (Project Editor) to join our team to manage the development of resources for international schools worldwide and will be responsible for project managing and delivering on time and to budget an ambitious publishing programme.

You will manage the development of print and digital resources from manuscript stage through to publication, working with other members of the publishing and editorial team and other key stakeholders.

Key stakeholders that you will work with include Product Managers, the Rights and Permissions manager, and a range of suppliers (editorial, typesetting, digital content creation). You may also be asked to work directly with authors and other subject matter experts. You will work to ensure content is created on time, to budget, and meets our content and quality guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage projects through to publication, delivering on time and within budget.
• Create and manage content workflows and schedules.
• Brief freelance editors and editorial vendors, negotiating terms, schedules and expectations.
• When required, review manuscripts and provide timely and clear feedback to authors.
• Provide an escalation point for suppliers on content and process queries.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Rights and Permissions, Design, Media and Technology.
• Carry out quality assurance checks, ensuring that content delivered meets the brief and providing clear and timely feedback to editorial suppliers.
• Ensuring editorial style documentation is kept up-to-date and communicated clearly to editorial suppliers.
• Track project costs in collaboration with the Product Manager.
• When required, conduct hands-on editing and proofreading of resources, ensuring they fully meet market needs.
• Develop an understanding of our markets and the learners’ needs to support the development of quality materials.

What we are looking for:

As a Content Producer, you will have a background in publishing, and experience of working with suppliers and freelancers. Experience of hands-on editing and quality assurance is desirable.

You will have good communication and teamwork skills, be organised and self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently.

Your Reward & Benefits

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 programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams and their families too. There are a range of options, too many to list here, but when you join our Pearson family you can look forward to:

• A starting holiday of 25 days plus UK public holidays and you’ll earn 1 additional day’s holiday per year you work with us.
• Generous pension scheme where we match and double what you contribute.
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible work policies.
• Stock/share purchase options.
• Healthcare and dental plans, and an employee wellbeing assistance programme for you and your family to help balance work, family, and personal life.
• Cycle to work program, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.

What to expect from Pearson

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We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

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Job: PUBLISHING

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART\_TIME

Req ID: 15116