Remote Senior Communications & Media Leader

Stride, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Communications Senior Manager who will drive media, brand and executive communications across the three pods (Media, Channels, Enablement).

The role requires hands-on accountability for media and PR execution and acting as the senior communications decision-maker when the Senior Director is unavailable. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned communications professional.

Qualifications

• 7‑10+ years of corporate communications spanning national media strategy, internal communications, brand and reputation, executive communications, and crisis communications
• Experience in K‑12, higher education, or another regulated mission-driven consumer sector preferred
• Experience at a publicly traded company a plus
• Demonstrated success designing and leading large scale media programs with measurable outcomes
• Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional or matrixed teams
• Experience developing and coaching communications talent
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Cross‑Pod Strategy and Roadmap Leadership – Own and drive the Corporate Communications roadmap across pods
• Partner with pod leads on annual planning, campaign calendars, and cross‑functional initiatives
• Media and Brand Strategy – Shape national media and brand strategy for education markets
• Guide reputation across earned media and emerging surfaces like AI and generative search
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts to be credible spokespeople
• Crisis and Issues Communications – Lead planning, response, and recovery with Senior Director
• Serve as senior communications decision‑maker during crisis when Senior Director unavailable
• Team and Agency Leadership – Lead without direct authority, ensure deadlines and quality
• Manage external PR agencies to deliver measurable impact

Skills

Corporate communications experience

Media strategy

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Stride, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Communications Senior Manager who will drive media, brand and executive communications across the three pods (Media, Channels, Enablement).

The role requires hands-on accountability for media and PR execution and acting as the senior communications decision-maker when the Senior Director is unavailable. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned communications professional.