Senior Content Manager

Pearson; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education, Pearson, is seeking a Senior Content Manager specializing in enterprise training. This role involves acquiring and developing online courses and video content, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to recruit industry experts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, with the opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content creation or educational content acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in signing and developing trainers/authors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit thought leaders and instructors.
• Lead the lifecycle of content development.
• Evaluate course proposals and ensure alignment with market needs.

Skills

Project Management

Content Creation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Course Creation Platforms

Video Production Workflows

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Content Manager specializing in enterprise training, with a focus on acquiring and developing online courses, video content, and live classes. This role is ideal for a content professional with a passion for educational innovation, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to sign and nurture experts and trainers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit thought leaders and instructors with a proven track record for delivering content, focusing on technical subjects and emerging trends.

• Research leading market trends in technology for AI and other relevant fields to identify new content areas.

• Evaluate course proposals, video scripts, and training outlines, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational standards

• Lead the full lifecycle of content development: from acquisition and contract negotiation to guiding trainers and authors through course creation, video production, and live event planning.

• Create budgets that are in sync with expectations and project manage multiple concurrent course and training projects to maintain schedules, quality and keep titles on budget.

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing promotion of new educational offerings.

• Attend industry conferences and virtual events to scout talent and stay ahead of content trends.

• Mentor junior editorial staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 5+ years of experience in content creation, technical publishing, educational content acquisition, or a related area.

• Demonstrated success in signing and developing trainers and/or authors with a track record for success.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-format content projects.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Ability to travel 5-10%

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with course creation platforms, video production workflows, and live training formats.

• Analytical mindset to assess market trends and evaluate new content opportunities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $100,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .

1153487
Job: Portfolio Management

Job Family: GO_TO_MARKET

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 20277

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