Remote Strategic Corporate Communications Lead

Pearson; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s broader corporate narrative.

Remote, with responsibility for North America and collaboration across a global team. You will deliver high-quality communications materials, executive briefings and stakeholder content, balancing strategic planning with

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development and audience adaptation.
• Experience with multiple stakeholder groups including customers, employees, policymakers, investors and senior leaders.
• Strong B2B communications and potential consumer-facing experience.
• Experience supporting executive communications and leadership events.
• Experience managing issues or crisis communications.
• Proactive mindset to identify opportunities and drive activity.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling with attention to detail.

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 reputational risks, ensuring cross-team alignment.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities, events, presentations and all-hands meetings through briefings and materials.
• 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 and recommendations.
• Produce polished, executive-ready materials in Word and PowerPoint with attention to detail.

Skills

Corporate communications

Strategic planning

Narrative development

Stakeholder management

Executive communications

Crisis communications

B2B communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s broader corporate narrative.

Remote, with responsibility for North America and collaboration across a global team. You will deliver high-quality communications materials, executive briefings and stakeholder content, balancing strategic planning with