Remote Senior Corporate Communications Lead

Pearson; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Specialist, Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications and supports the North America business while collaborating across a global team.

Responsibilities include leading proactive communications across channels, developing messaging frameworks, preparing senior leaders for media opportunities, and ensuring clear, engaging

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development and audience adaptation while maintaining consistency.
• Experience with multiple stakeholders including customers, employees, policymakers and senior leaders.
• Experience supporting executive communications and leadership events.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive communications across PR, internal communications, social media, customer communications, public affairs and crisis communications.
• Develop narratives, messaging frameworks and content aligned to Pearson’s priorities.
• Support Pearson’s Virtual Learning business while connecting to Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.
• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities, events and all-hands meetings through briefing memos and presentations.
• Provide executive communications support including presentations and internal messaging.
• Monitor media and reputational risks to inform strategies.
• Produce polished materials in Word and PowerPoint with high attention to detail.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Narrative development

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Specialist, Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications and supports the North America business while collaborating across a global team.

Responsibilities include leading proactive communications across channels, developing messaging frameworks, preparing senior leaders for media opportunities, and ensuring clear, engaging