Pearson VUE

Principal – Corporate Communications

Pearson VUE

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sao Paulo • Brazil

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as senior communications advisor to regional leaders, providing counsel on media strategy, executive positioning, thought leadership, and crisis management.
  • Drive external media relations, proactive storytelling campaigns, including advising on influencer programmes and thought leadership campaigns.
  • Partner closely with the LATAM CEO, developing strategic content such as speeches, op‑eds, press releases, and social media campaigns.
  • Navigate sensitive issues with speed and judgment, ensuring consistency of message and protection of Pearson’s reputation.
  • Oversee the LATAM agency of record, ensuring strong performance and clear return on investment.
  • Actively collaborate with global and functional teams to align regional efforts with broader business priorities.
  • Support internal communications initiatives that align employees with Pearson’s strategy and culture.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, executive communications, and issue management.
  • Strong understanding of the LATAM media landscape and regional stakeholder dynamics.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing high‑impact communications campaigns.
  • Credibility and confidence in counselling senior leaders.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
  • Experience managing crisis communications, change initiatives, and complex stakeholder environments.
  • Highly collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead through influence and build trusted cross‑functional relationships.
  • Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment.
  • Data-driven and agile, able to anticipate external trends and adapt communications strategies accordingly.
  • High levels of professionalism, resilience, and integrity.
  • Fluent in both English and Brazilian Portuguese.
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