Strategic Corporate Communications Lead - Remote

Pearson; Jackson (MS); 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 reputation across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. This newly created role will support our Virtual Learning business while contributing to broader themes such as Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.

You will work across external, internal and executive communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s wider corporate story.

Qualifications

• Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong storytelling and message adaptation for multiple audiences.
• Experience with executive communications and leadership events.
• Experience managing issues, reputation or crisis communications.
• Excellent writing and editing with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
• Awareness of AI in communications 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.

Skills

Corporate communications

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Narrative development

B2B communications

Media relations

AI awareness in communications

SEO/AEO/GEO awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Specialist in Corporate Communications to shape Pearson’s reputation across virtual learning and enterprise priorities. This newly created role will support our Virtual Learning business while contributing to broader themes such as Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.

You will work across external, internal and executive communications, connecting business activity to Pearson’s wider corporate story.