Remote Senior Corporate Communications Leader

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

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to drive priority projects across the Media, Channels, and Enablement pods, maintain the roadmap, and ensure coordinated media, brand, and executive communications for the enterprise.

This high-visibility role requires hands-on media execution and strategic leadership. You will act as the senior communications decision-maker when the Senior Director is unavailable, leading across teams, managing crises, and shaping executive messaging under

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of corporate communications experience spanning national media strategy, internal communications, brand and reputation, executive communications, and crisis communications
• Experience with AI-driven media coverage and how it shapes brand visibility and reputation
• Experience in K‑12, higher education, or another highly regulated, mission‑driven consumer sector strongly preferred
• Experience at a publicly traded company a plus
• Demonstrated success designing and leading large scale media programs with measurable outcomes

Responsibilities

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

Skills

National media strategy

Internal communications

Brand and reputation

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Cross‑pod collaboration

Media instincts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to drive priority projects across the Media, Channels, and Enablement pods, maintain the roadmap, and ensure coordinated media, brand, and executive communications for the enterprise.

This high-visibility role requires hands-on media execution and strategic leadership. You will act as the senior communications decision-maker when the Senior Director is unavailable, leading across teams, managing crises, and shaping executive messaging under