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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify MyEconLab™ Content Specialist
30-40 hr/week/flex schedule
Freelance Economics Content Specialists create and/or test online instructional content to accompany our college-level economics textbooks. Using their economics and software skills, the content specialists create robust interactive homework and test questions to be used in MyEconLab™, Pearson’s online homework and test manager for economics. Working closely with content leads, content specialists convert the printed end of chapter text material into interactive, expanded versions to be used for practice, homework and testing online. In addition to creating content, specialists review content for accuracy, track changes in the end-of-chapter questions from one edition of the text to the next, and work with an online database to upload files and problem grids.
This position requires a self-starter who is able to work independently as well as in teams and someone who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced virtual environment. Ideal applicants will have an interest in educational technology, superb economics and software skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Primary job responsibilities
§ Become proficient in Pearson’s proprietary content authoring software tools
§ Develop content for one or more of our economics titles
§ Review content created by other developers for completeness, consistency, and accuracy
§ Track changes between editions of end-of-chapter questions
§ Work with online database to upload files and problem grids
Qualifications/related work experience
Minimum: BA/BS in Economics (or working toward degree). Also, familiarity with educational technology, software, online content development, or publishing experience preferred.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume by May 31, 2013 to:
Courtney Kamauf
Content Lead, MyEconLab and MyOMLab
Business Publishing
Pearson Higher Education
D: (301) 876-3262
E: courtney.kamauf@pearson.com
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