Remote Senior Lead, Corporate & Integrated Communications

Pearson; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson in the United States (Remote) is seeking a strategic Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. You’ll work across external, internal and executive communications, translating complex business activity into clear, engaging messages.

You’ll partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and HR, prepare leaders for media opportunities, and manage issues and crises.

Qualifications

• Experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
• Experience with executive communications and leadership events.
• Strong narrative development for multiple audiences.
• Experience with issues, reputation or crisis management.
• Knowledge of AI in communications, SEO, AEO, GEO.
• Strong B2B communications experience.

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.
• Support Pearson’s Virtual Learning while connecting activity to Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.
• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.
• Identify launches, conferences, campaigns and reputational risks, ensuring teams are aligned.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities with briefing memos, talk tracks and presentations.
• Provide communications support for executive leadership communications, including presentations and internal messaging.
• Manage issues and crisis communications planning and response activities.
• Monitor media sentiment and reputational risks to inform strategies.
• Produce polished, executive-ready materials in Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Executive briefing

Narrative development

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pearson in the United States (Remote) is seeking a strategic Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. You’ll work across external, internal and executive communications, translating complex business activity into clear, engaging messages.

You’ll partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and HR, prepare leaders for media opportunities, and manage issues and crises.