Global PR Manager, Enterprise (Business, Government, Campus)

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 136 million registered learners as of September 30, 2023.

Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.

Job Overview:

The Global Communications team is responsible for telling the story of how Coursera is shaping the future of work and education, and transforming lives through access to high-quality, job-relevant education. The team is a nimble, high-impact, and globally-distributed group that works with key business stakeholders and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to tell the right stories to the right audiences at the right time. 

As PR Manager, Institutions (Business, Government, Campus), you will be responsible for managing and executing PR announcements and initiatives for a range of enterprise initiatives, including partnership and product announcements, thought leadership including speaking opps and bylines, and supporting collaboration efforts with global coalitions. Reporting to the Director of Global Enterprise Communications (East Coast Time Zone), you will help shape U.S. and global conversations about creating equal access to opportunity in the digital and Generative AI economy, cross-sector collaboration, and the future of work and education. Hear more in Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, and BBC. Read more in Inside Higher Ed, UNESCO, and World Economic Forum.   

You will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with leading coalitions, employers, campuses, and government customers to influence the communications strategies and tactics Coursera uses to reach learners around the world.

As a key member of the global comms team, you will be integrated into many of our strategic initiatives, with the opportunity to participate in and lead high visibility projects and shape global media narratives. In addition to external partners, you will work closely with a cross functional team from C-suite leadership, product, sales, customer success, and data science, as well as with peers across communications and marketing including regional communications leads to extend global stories to countries around the world. 

The ideal candidate is a proactive and creative thinker, quick learner, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment. They also have a passion for Coursera’s mission and exceptional writing, cross-cultural communication, multi-tasking, and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate should be interested in learning about other cultures and building and maintaining subject matter expertise in a fast-changing industry that’s fundamentally reshaping how people learn and work around the world. 

The role is fully remote and US-based – you will have global access to WeWork and occasional travel for events and tours may be required. 

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