Pearson

Senior Content Acquisitions Editor (Technical Content & Training)Senior Content Manager

PHOENIX, AZPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Pearson

  • Job overview

    The Senior Content Acquisitions Editor role at Pearson focuses on acquiring and developing technical enterprise content and training, significantly impacting educational innovation and content quality.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves identifying and recruiting thought leaders, managing content development from acquisition to production, overseeing budgets and schedules, collaborating with marketing and sales, attending industry events, and mentoring junior staff.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually with eligibility for an annual incentive program and additional benefits as per Pearson's policies.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in content acquisitions or related fields, proven success in signing trainers/authors, strong project management, communication, and negotiation skills; familiarity with course creation platforms and video production is preferred.

  • Company information

    Pearson is a global education company focused on learning and skills development, offering diverse educational products and services.

  • Unique job features

    This role emphasizes educational innovation, multi-format content management, and engagement with leading technical experts and trainers.

Company overview

Pearson is a global education company that provides a wide range of educational products and services, including textbooks, digital learning tools, and assessments. They generate revenue through the sale of educational materials, online courses, and standardized testing services. Founded in 1844, Pearson has a rich history of adapting to changes in the education sector, transitioning from traditional publishing to becoming a leader in digital education. Their mission is to help people make progress in their lives through learning.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in content acquisitions, especially with technical and training content, emphasizing your ability to recruit and manage thought leaders and trainers in fields like AI, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Cloud.

  • Focus on showcasing your project management skills, including budget creation, multi-format content oversight, and successful delivery of complex educational projects across online courses, video content, and live classes.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Pearson's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.

  • Connect with professionals in Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills division on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent Pearson educational innovations or asking about trends in technical training content development.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'content acquisitions,' 'technical publishing,' 'project management,' 'contract negotiation,' 'video production workflows,' and specific technical subject areas like 'AI' and 'Cybersecurity' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.

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