Digital Content Developer

Position Title: Digital Content Producer (HA) 

Department: Production & Digital Studio, Higher Ed International 

Reports To: Janeth Gutiérrez 

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 18,000+ employees are dedicated to creating 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 at the office more flexibly. 

The business area: The Production & Digital Studio team for Higher Ed International is accountable for the successful end-to-end production of 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 organization currently produces over 1200 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 Studios group is a multinational team working to develop unified systems and processes and establish best practices through partnership and collaboration. The team operates on a foundation of professionalism, trust, respect, true and honest communication, sharing information, curiosity, openness to new ideas and ways of working, continuous improvement, and a willingness to take risks and take on new challenges. The shared purpose of the members on the team is to lead on implementing new processes successfully around the world, while also remaining keen learners who are unafraid to change, pivot, and grow. 

The role: Responsible for the creation, design, development, production, and release of commercially viable products and content solutions in multiple formats. Partners with Product Management teams to ensure products and content solutions delivered fit marketplace needs. Owns planning, workflow, process, schedule, budget, resourcing, and deliverables, and works across the product lifecycle and with matrix stakeholders to ensure product delivery health, identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies. 

What you will do: 

Manage the creation of digital content and online courses for Pearson's products and platforms. 

Work with product teams to define content and course design.  

Design new workflows and develop new digital tools that enhance efficiencies and embrace new technologies (e.g. generative AI). 

Communicate with production teams and other stakeholders.  

Manage dependencies between tasks and teams, and prioritize deadlines.  

Work actively to ensure all product innovation coincides with Pearson’s target demographics. 

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

Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize tasks in a logical and efficient manner; you will be able to quickly and efficiently assess dependencies between tasks and teams, and be comfortable with organizing resources to most effectively complete any project. 

The ability to influence and negotiate where necessary with peers, cross-functional teams, sponsors/stakeholders and other internal teams. 

The ability to respond confidently to conflicts and manage situations positively, proactively escalating on-going issues where necessary.  

The ability to take ownership of projects, including proactively assessing and mitigating risks and providing solution recommendations for any challenges that arise.  

Communication skills that allow for effective collaboration (both written and verbal) with peers, project teams, sponsors/stakeholders.  

Strong organization skills and are comfortable with self-organizing and self-motivating.  

A positive attitude when operating in an environment of continual flux; you must be comfortable with being flexible, creative and adaptable. 

Experience with Microsoft Office Tools and project/software management applications such as Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence. 

Experience with HTML and/or other programming languages. 

Experience with writing prompts for generative AI. 

Education  

Strong academic grounding - BA required 

Proficiency in English at a B2+ level or higher, as demonstrated by effective communication skills in both written and spoken contexts 

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