Associate, Strategy Intern

2026 Summer Strategy Internship Program

Location: US- Remote

Why join Pearson’s intern program?

Pearson is the world’s learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.

We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners, employees and employers.

As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 10-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as Pearson. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our products reflect the people we serve — our teachers and students, employers and employees, and consumers and learners.

What Does the Internship Program Offer?

Pearson’s Strategy group is seeking an Intern to support its agentic operations and enablement objectives during a 10-week summer internship. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer while contributing to important projects that impact Pearson’s future growth and bring measurable value to the internal organization.

Pay rate

$35.00 per hour. You will be eligible for accrued paid sick time per the policy guidelines. Please refer to the Sick Leave Policy.

Job Description

As an OCTO Strategy Intern, you will join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) for a 10‑week summer internship focused on strategy, innovation, and emerging technology. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation, and business strategy, while working alongside senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across the organization.

Interns in OCTO support high‑impact initiatives that help shape how the organization experiments, learns, and scales new ideas. You will contribute to projects that range from strategic research and analysis, to operational improvement, to exploring new technologies and ways of working. Throughout the internship, you’ll gain exposure to how a large, global enterprise thinks about technology strategy, innovation governance, and continuous learning.

This role is ideal for students who are curious, analytical, and excited about the future of technology and its impact on businesses and people.

What does the 10-weeks involve?

As an OCTO Strategy Intern, you will join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) for a 10‑week summer internship focused on strategy, innovation, and emerging technology. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation, and business strategy, while working alongside senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across the organization.

Interns in OCTO support high‑impact initiatives that help shape how the organization experiments, learns, and scales new ideas. You will contribute to projects that range from strategic research and analysis, to operational improvement, to exploring new technologies and ways of working. Throughout the internship, you’ll gain exposure to how a large, global enterprise thinks about technology strategy, innovation governance, and continuous learning.

This role is ideal for students who are curious, analytical, and excited about the future of technology and its impact on businesses and people.

This position is fully remote, but you will have access to a local office if you are located in one of our hubs [Hoboken, NJ; Durham, NC; Minneappolis, MN]. The role is primarily designated as a Remote Employee.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, engineering, data and analytics, artifical intelligence, finance or a related field.
• Demonstrated curiosity about technology, innovation, and how organizations operate and evolve
• Familiarity with or interest in areas such as MS365 tools, AI and emerging technologies, design thinking, process design, agile ways of working, data concepts, or technology architecture
• Strong organization, analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a distributed or remote team.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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 [email protected].

Job: Strategy

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 23093

Req Type: Student

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