Higher Ed Marketing & Communications Intern

Role Overview  The Pearson Higher Ed Marketing & Communications Internship is a paid, hands-on opportunity exclusively for current Pearson Student Ambassadors to take their campus experience further and step into real-world marketing.  Interns are not just observers; they are contributing members of the marketing team. You’ll work closely with either a regional marketing lead or a member of Pearson’s global marketing team, receive mentorship and guidance throughout the program, and be trusted with meaningful work that supports real business goals.  Each intern will own a core project from kickoff to delivery, while contributing to broader marketing initiatives, and immerse themselves into day-to-day marketing team tasks.   Responsibilities  As a Higher Ed Marketing & Communications Intern, you will:  * Work closely with a regional marketing lead or global marketing team on defined initiatives and deliverables  * Own a core project deliverable, which may include student-facing content, campaign support, research, or creative assets  * Contribute to additional marketing assignments that support ongoing team priorities  * Help translate student perspectives and insights into clear, compelling marketing ideas  * Collaborate with marketers across functions such as brand, content, social, or campaign planning  * Incorporate feedback, refine work, and present progress or outcomes as part of the program  * Deliver a capstone presentation to marketing leadership, alongside your fellow interns    What You’ll Gain    * Hands-on marketing experience through a paid internship with a global brand  * Direct mentorship from experienced regional or global marketing leaders  * Ownership of a defined project deliverable you can reference in future roles or interviews  * Exposure to how large-scale marketing teams collaborate, plan, and execute  * Core marketing skills including audience insight, problem definition, brand and positioning awareness, messaging, feedback driven iteration, and stakeholder presentation.  Qualifications  * Must be a current Pearson Student Ambassador  * Interest in marketing, communications, brand, content, or storytelling  * Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn by doing  * Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively  Marketing experience is not required: your student perspective is your superpower.  Additional Information  * This 10-week program runs June – August, exact dates TBD. * The position requires a commitment of approximately 35–40 hours per week throughout the program  We understand students may have existing commitments during this time and will work with selected interns to accommodate prior plans. Please share any relevant details in your application.