Remote Strategic Corporate Communications Lead

Pearson; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. You will connect business activity to Pearson’s corporate narrative, delivering executive briefings and stakeholder content with clear, engaging communications.

You will partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and HR to identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver high-quality materials for media and leadership audiences.

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development skills for multiple audiences.
• 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 and connect activity to wider themes.
• Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.
• Identify launches, conferences, campaigns and reputational risks, align teams.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities and events with briefing materials.
• Provide communications support for executive leadership communications and social content.
• Manage issues and crisis communications planning and response.
• Monitor media sentiment and inform strategies with insights.
• Produce polished materials in Word and PowerPoint with high attention to detail.

Skills

Corporate communications

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Narrative development

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Writing & editing

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. You will connect business activity to Pearson’s corporate narrative, delivering executive briefings and stakeholder content with clear, engaging communications.

You will partner with Marketing, Product, Sales and HR to identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver high-quality materials for media and leadership audiences.