Senior Communications & Media Strategy Lead - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to coordinate across the Media, Channels, and Enablement pods with hands-on accountability for media and PR execution. The role requires guiding strategy, content, and crisis response for executive communication.

You will lead with influence, manage agencies, and shape reputation across education and consumer media while navigating a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of corporate communications experience spanning national media strategy, internal communications, brand and reputation.
• Experience in crisis communications and executive communications.
• Knowledge of AI-driven media impact on PR and brand visibility.
• Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel as needed and work across a regulated education sector.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Corporate Communications roadmap across three pods.
• Lead media and brand strategy to elevate Stride across education and consumer media.
• Prepare executives to be credible spokespeople.
• Lead crisis and issues communications planning and response.
• Manage external PR agencies and cross-functional teams.

Skills

National media strategy

Internal communications

Brand and reputation

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to coordinate across the Media, Channels, and Enablement pods with hands-on accountability for media and PR execution. The role requires guiding strategy, content, and crisis response for executive communication.

You will lead with influence, manage agencies, and shape reputation across education and consumer media while navigating a fast-paced, remote work environment.