Senior Integrated Communications Lead (Remote)

Pearson; Lincoln (NE); Remote; 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. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s wider corporate narrative.

You will work across external, internal and executive communications, delivering high-quality materials, briefings and stakeholder content, while supporting the Virtual Learning business and themes like

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong narrative development and messaging for multiple audiences.
• Experience with multiple stakeholder groups including customers, employees, policymakers, investors and senior leaders.
• Strong B2B communications experience; B2B2C or consumer-facing experience is advantageous.
• Experience supporting executive communications and leadership events.
• Experience managing issues, reputation or crisis communications.
• Proactive mindset to identify opportunities and drive activity.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling with attention to detail.
• Strong Word and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Awareness of AI in communications, SEO, AEO, GEO and social media strategy.

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 proactively with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.
• Identify upcoming launches, conferences, campaigns, opportunities and potential reputational risks, ensuring the right teams are aligned and informed.
• Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities, events, presentations and all-hands meetings through briefing memos, talk tracks, presentations and supporting communications materials.
• Provide communications support for executive leadership communications, including presentations, internal messaging and executive social content.
• Manage issues and crisis communications planning and response activities.
• Monitor media, stakeholder sentiment and reputational risks, using insight to inform communications strategies and recommendations.
• Produce polished, executive-ready materials in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with a consistently high attention to detail.

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. The role spans integrated, executive and issues communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s wider corporate narrative.

You will work across external, internal and executive communications, delivering high-quality materials, briefings and stakeholder content, while supporting the Virtual Learning business and themes like