Remote Senior Corporate Communications Lead

Pearson; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Lead Specialist for Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans external, internal and executive communications, turning complex business activity into clear, engaging narratives.

You’ll partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and other teams to align communications with corporate priorities, prepare leaders for media opportunities and manage reputation across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development for multiple audiences.
• Experience with multiple stakeholder groups including customers and senior leaders.
• Strong B2B communications experience; additional B2B2C or consumer experience helps.
• Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership.
• Experience managing issues, reputation or crisis communications.
• Proactive mindset to identify opportunities and drive activity.
• Excellent writing and PowerPoint skills with attention to detail.
• Practical awareness of AI in communications, SEO, AEO, GEO and social media.

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 corporate priorities and business objectives.
• Support Pearson's Virtual Learning business while connecting activity to wider themes including Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.
• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.
• Identify upcoming launches, conferences, campaigns, opportunities and potential reputational risks, ensuring the right teams are aligned and informed.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities, events, presentations and all-hands meetings through briefing memos, talk tracks, presentations and supporting communications materials.
• Provide communications support for executive leadership communications, including presentations, internal messaging and executive social content.
• Manage issues and crisis communications planning and response activities.
• Monitor media, stakeholder sentiment and reputational risks, using insight to inform communications strategies and recommendations.
• Produce polished, executive-ready materials in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with a consistently high attention to detail.

Skills

Strategic communications

Integrated communications

Executive communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Writing and storytelling

B2B communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Lead Specialist for Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans external, internal and executive communications, turning complex business activity into clear, engaging narratives.

You’ll partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and other teams to align communications with corporate priorities, prepare leaders for media opportunities and manage reputation across stakeholders.