Associate - International Curriculum - Intern

Title: Associate - International Curriculum - Intern

Department: PSQ Global Product

Location: London or Oxford

Duration: 12 weeks

Overview

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We provide 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 lifelong learning company. Pearson has had a profound impact since its founding in 1844. Pearson employs more than 20,000 people, operates in 70 countries, and delivers products and services in nearly 200 countries. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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 everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. By combining the science of learning with the latest technology, we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.

We’re looking for the next generation of talented graduates to join our team for a 12-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own perspective as a learner, along with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that address skills challenges faced by learners, employees, and employers.

As an intern, 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. We foster an inclusive and diverse work environment where every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve—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 worldwide throughout their school journey, from ages 3 to 19. Our vision is to be the partner of choice, helping every learner achieve their full potential. This role in the International Teaching and Learning Resources Team offers the chance to be part of a fast-growing area of education within a successful and motivated team.

As an Associate - 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 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 collecting evidence from 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

• Eligible for consideration includes bachelor’s or master’s degree students, as well as individuals with relevant interests or experience who have not attended university
• We welcome a range of students, including those from non-traditional backgrounds, with an interest in educational publishing or relevant work experience
• Interest in editorial processes and content development
• Experience or strong interest in working across print and digital formats
• Flexibility and enthusiasm to join 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 well in a team and contribute to a positive team environment
• Willingness to attend the designated Pearson worksite/office (London or Oxford) 2x a week, with the remaining ~60% of time able to work from home

Benefits & Rewards

• Gain practical experience in evaluating potential acquisitions, financial modelling & valuation, strategic planning, and corporate finance within a major UK public company
• Exposure to senior executives and cross-functional collaboration within the organization
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and learn from industry experts
• Mentorship and guidance to support professional and personal development
• Potential for future career advancement within the organization or recommendation for future opportunities

We offer benefits designed to support diverse teams and their families. You will be eligible for typical employee benefits during this internship, such as discounts on learning resources, access to well-known brands, and pro-rata holidays.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter detailing your interest in the Internship position. In your cover letter, please include how your skills and knowledge align with this role.