Remote PR & Communications Lead – NA Education Network

ISP US Holdings Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership (ISP) is seeking a seasoned PR & Communications Manager for North America. Remote role with extensive travel across the U.S. and Canada, reporting to the Director of Marketing.

Lead regional public relations, serve as media spokesperson, and protect and elevate ISP's reputation to support enrollment and brand goals. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR/communications, strong media relations, and experience in education or nonprofit sectors, with proven ability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PR/communications experience with a strong track record in media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in education or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to secure regional and national media placements and to produce compelling stories for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated regional PR and communications strategy aligned with school and network priorities (enrollment, reputation, community engagement).
• Build and maintain proactive media relationships with regional and national education, local, and community outlets; secure placements, manage interview requests, and prepare spokespeople.
• Lead regional crisis and issues communications: create response plans, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, advise school Heads, and elevate to central ISP crisis team as needed.
• Craft and approve core messages, press releases, media briefs, talking points, Q&A, and executive communications tailored to school audiences.
• Support admissions and enrollment marketing with reputation-building initiatives, thought leadership, and story-driven content that drives leads and re-enrollment.
• Coordinate social media amplification and digital storytelling across the portfolio; advise on paid amplification when appropriate.
• Train and coach school Heads and senior leaders on media engagement and message discipline.
• Track and report media coverage, sentiment, share of voice, and campaign performance; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure all communications respect legal, regulatory and privacy considerations relevant to U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.

Skills

PR/Communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Digital media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Job description

International Schools Partnership (ISP) is seeking a seasoned PR & Communications Manager for North America. Remote role with extensive travel across the U.S. and Canada, reporting to the Director of Marketing.

Lead regional public relations, serve as media spokesperson, and protect and elevate ISP's reputation to support enrollment and brand goals. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR/communications, strong media relations, and experience in education or nonprofit sectors, with proven ability