Job Description

As a member of the Rights and Permissions team, you will support the rights clearance function, which enables the use of photos, videos and text assets within UK and European Higher Education products and services. Working with colleagues, you will manage data processing and other systems-based tasks for multiple concurrent projects; your manager will help you to prioritize in a way that enables you to achieve your goals of accuracy and effectiveness. There will be opportunities to learn beyond the immediate remit of this role and to set goals that expand your knowledge of rights and permissions.

Purpose

• To work within systems that support the acquisition of third-party media rights: financial processing, entering/managing data relating to image/text/video assets and running reports (training and support will be provided)

• You will identify tasks within the systems that require escalation or enhancement (e.g., data inaccuracies, process blockers) and be responsible for re-opening and closing them.

• With support from the rest of the team, you will proactively address any backlog of clearance tasks and maintain new tasks.

• A key aim of this role will be to work with the Higher Education R&P team to support project completion (“closure”) and identify systems records that might need to be re-opened and remediated.

• You will work closely with the rest of the Higher Education team and provide support for Project Managers in administrative tasks to meet project schedules.

• R&P projects generate documentation (digital files). Part of your role will be to manage these files to ensure they remain organised and discoverable.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute R&P requirements for projects; manage the clearance, research, and delivery of assets in accordance with Pearson’s Preferred Sourcing Strategy and negotiate with rights holders for permission.

• Learn and work effectively with Rights Management tools: IPM, Blueprint, and Tableau, Pearson's core R&P systems.

• Achieve clearance task targets to meet project deadlines.

• Add assessment logs to the data management system after project close-out.

• Create content plans (detailed lists of assets for inclusion within products) for small/ad-hoc projects.

• Process permission requests as appropriate to ensure rights are acquired before publication/product release.

• Manage the upload of data for new versions of existing projects.

• Invoice management for clearance tasks that are cost-bearing.

• Engage with rights initiatives within the wider R&P function.

• Attend meetings across the line of business to communicate task status.

• Communicate R&P expectations and standards with contingent workers, including vendors/service centres and businesses.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to identify and address permission and permission management requirements for all functions and activities.

• Facilitate training on the R&P sourcing strategy to business stakeholders and vendor partners to meet or exceed sourcing targets.

• Use content sourcing tools that drive stakeholders' use of content through preferred suppliers.

Key Challenges

• Attention to detail - accuracy is key

• Work across a variety of projects simultaneously

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills (to identify and resolve inquiries, errors, and other issues)

Competencies

• Fluent English speaker

• Highly organised, excellent administrator

• Basic computer skills, full knowledge of MS Office suite including Excel, Teams and SharePoint

• Eager to learn and achieve competency and mastery in bespoke systems

• Communication and team-working skills

• Content, media or publishing experience (or interested to learn)

• Knowledge of copyright (or interested to learn)

Education, qualifications & training

• A good level of academic and/or vocational qualification.

• Full training and ongoing support for bespoke systems and processes will be provided.

• An interest in learning, education and digital technologies.

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

What to expect from Pearson

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We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: LEGAL

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 15476

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