Associate Editorial Developer

Overview of the Associate Editorial Developer Role at Pearson

At Pearson, we are a world-class educational content and assessment provider, leveraging technology to enable effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We are dedicated to lifelong learning and empower our talented team to make it all possible. From engaging lectures to interactive digital lessons, we continuously innovate how people learn best.

As an Associate Editorial Developer, you will play a crucial role in supporting Pearson editors across various IT professional disciplines. This position involves working with both internal and external stakeholders on administrative and editorial tasks, ensuring data integrity, and contributing to overall editorial efforts. This role aligns with industry titles such as Editorial Assistant, Assistant Editor, Junior Content Developer, or Learning Content Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Purchase Orders and Invoicing:
• Create, review, and process purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and compliance for contracted work.
• Verify, match, and process invoices, actively resolving any discrepancies that may arise.
• Coordinate effectively with vendors to ensure timely invoice receipt and address issues promptly.
• Utilize company systems to track transactions and maintain strict adherence to Pearson's policy compliance.
• Maintain detailed records, generate essential reports, and collaborate with finance and procurement teams.
• Supporting Projects and Content Lists:
• Learn and skillfully navigate Pearson Business Systems for efficient project creation and ISBN request management.
• Develop proficiency in AI tools to actively support and enhance editorial initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of engaging quizzes designed to elevate digital product offerings.
• Collaborate closely with various teams to streamline workflows and continuously improve content quality.
• Perform editorial tasks as assigned by your manager and actively engage in additional editorial responsibilities.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with both internal and external team members, including survey participants, reviewers, and authors. You will be responsible for providing regular updates on your work.
• Organization Skills: Capacity to track both completed and in-progress tasks to ensure timely resolutions.
• Prioritization Skills: Learn to evaluate the urgency of requests and prioritize your schedule effectively within various workflows.
• Cooperative: Maintain a positive, team-oriented outlook as an integral part of a larger team.
• Behavioral Competencies: Sensitive to culturally diverse environments, capable of building strong networks, and working proactively and flexibly within a team.
• Always Learning: Demonstrate a willingness to learn new processes, internal systems, and adapt to evolving workstyles as Pearson explores new business models.
• Change Management: Be flexible and adapt quickly to changes in Pearson's dynamic organizational environment. Display self-motivation, initiative, and a self-disciplined approach to leading change. Demonstrate thoughtful, strategic, and customer-focused decision-making.
• Self-starting With Strong Problem-solving Skills: Ability to diagnose issues and identify corrective steps. Show initiative in sharing identified issues with the team for resolution, and feel comfortable asking for help when needed. Engage collaboratively in high-performing teams and prioritize effectively and efficiently.

Work Model

This position is offered in a hybrid mode, requiring work from both the office and home.

Benefits at Pearson

Pearson offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work policies, confidential support for personal needs, paid time off, and maternity, paternity, and family care leave.

Who We Are

Pearson's mission is to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. As the world's lifelong learning company, learning defines who we are. Learn more at: We are Pearson.

Key Skills/Competency

• Editorial Support
• Content Development
• Project Coordination
• Invoice Processing
• Vendor Management
• Data Integrity
• Workflow Optimization
• AI Tools Application
• Communication
• Problem-Solving