Content Developer, Primary ELT

Job Description

Content Developer, Primary ELT

Description

Content Developer, Primary ELT (Maternity cover)

Fixed term maternity cover position (initially 9 months), starting on 6 January 2020.

Purpose

The Content Developer leads and manages the content development for a component of a product. Working in-house as part of a project team, the Content Developer:

• Executes plans for the writing, editing, and production of content throughout its development
• Collaborates as necessary with other team members on the instructional design and development of prototypes and briefs
• Implements new workflows and tools for the continuous improvement of content creation
• Provides appropriate support and training for team members, writers and editors

Key Accountabilities

Conceptualisation

• Support the Content Development Manager and Portfolio Manager in the generation of ideas for concept development and prototype creation
• Support the Content Development Manager in the instructional design plan for the full product or service
• Enhance plans and briefs with appropriate detail and instruction in advance of vendor contracting
• When necessary, brief external experts, consultants and/or Series Editors on the product or service

Business Case Stage

• Develop or contract development of Proof of Concept content, prototypes, and iterations of these at request of Content Development Manager or Portfolio Manager
• Support Content Development Manager in forecasting budgets and schedules

Product Development Stage

• Review and understand the approved instructional design, syllabus, course configuration, content map, budget, and schedule from the Portfolio Manager and Senior Content Producer
• Support Content Development Manager in development of comprehensive writing briefs and other project documents; keep documents up to date and communicate changes to writers and editors
• Contract and brief writers, editors, and/or editorial vendors for assigned components using standard vendor agreements; supply them with comprehensive writing briefs, content templates, and templates for art and media briefs
• Provide continuous and consistent support to writers, editors, and/or editorial vendors throughout the writing and content development process; assist them in the use of content creation tools (standard and proprietary) and content management tools
• Review quality of all contracted work; provide feedback to writers, editors, and/or editorial vendors on any recurring issues related to content creation; when necessary under deadline, bring quality of content up to standard through development and revision
• Collaborate closely with in-house designers, art and text researchers, rights managers, and media producers before and during all phases of content production
• Respond to Portfolio Manager queries about budgets and schedule during all phases of content creation
• Stay up to date with trends in second language acquisition pedagogy and assessment; stay up to date in ELT market needs and trends; stay up to date with English language learning market needs and trends

Supervisory responsibilities:

Supervise freelancers and vendors through continuous monitoring of quality and deadlines; Give frequent and comprehensive feedback

Key Relationships

Portfolio Manager, Content Development Manager, Senior Content Producer, Content Developers, Editorial Vendors

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Qualifications

Education, Qualifications & Training

Qualifications:

• University/College degree in linguistics, foreign language, or related field,
• Qualification in teaching English as a second/foreign language (Cert or Diploma in TEFL or TESOL) strongly desired

Skills/Knowledge

• Sound business and technical acumen, with the ability to navigate a complex and highly matrixed organization effectively, establishing effective communication lines to multiple stakeholders
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines, remaining pragmatic and results-focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Prior Experience

• Publishing/Editorial experience, preferably in Primary ELT
• Relevant teaching experience
• Experience in managing freelance writers and editors

Primary Location: GB-GB-London

Other Locations GB-GB-Harlow

Work Locations: GB-London-80 Strand 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL

Job: Publishing

Organization: Global Product

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Nov 16, 2019

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Full-time Temporary

Req ID: 1914666

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.