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Content Development Manager
Pearson
Hoboken, NJ, United States
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Pearson English
Pearson English is the world's largest provider of English language learning, covering everything from basics for beginners to boardroom-level business English. More than 1.5 million teachers and 35 million students use our English language learning resources and tools each year. Through engagement and encouragement we're transforming the process of learning English from a frustrating experience to one of life's highlights, breaking language barriers around the world.
In 2014 Pearson English released the Global Scale of English, the world’s first common, global benchmark of English language learning. It measures English language progress on a numeric scale in a way that is consistent, granular and actionable for governments, corporates, academics, institutions and learners. The Scale has been created as an Open Standard for English that meets a global need.
For more information, visit www.english.com
Qualifications:
University/College degree in linguistics, foreign language, or related field, or qualification in teaching English as a second/foreign language (Cert or Diploma in TEFL or TESOL)
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:
• At least three years teaching and/or editorial experience in ELT, linguistics, or foreign language
• Experience in managing in-house staff, freelance writers and editors