Senior Corporate Communications Lead - Remote

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

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Lead Specialist, Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role supports the North America business and collaborates across Marketing, Product, Sales and Media Relations.

You will develop narratives, brief senior leaders for media opportunities, manage crisis communications and monitor reputational risk while delivering executive‑ready materials with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development and messaging adaptation for multiple audiences.
• Experience with executive communications, leadership events and media prep.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive communications across PR, internal comms, social media, and crisis communications.
• Develop narratives and messaging aligned to Pearson’s priorities.
• Support the Virtual Learning business and connect activity to broader themes.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, HR, and Corporate Communications.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities and key events.
• Monitor media and reputational risks to inform strategy.
• Produce polished executive materials in Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Narrative development

Crisis/reputation management

Storytelling/write/editing

Stakeholder collaboration

B2B communications

Hands-on execution

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Lead Specialist, Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s story across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. The role supports the North America business and collaborates across Marketing, Product, Sales and Media Relations.

You will develop narratives, brief senior leaders for media opportunities, manage crisis communications and monitor reputational risk while delivering executive‑ready materials with high attention to detail.