We are hiring a Global Head of Public Relations to lead the global storytelling of Alison. This is a senior role for an accomplished PR and communications strategist who can amplify our mission, elevate our brand, and make Alison a globally recognised name in education and digital empowerment.

You will lead and execute a high-impact PR strategy that promotes our wide-ranging product offerings — from free individual learning and learning management systems (LMS), to workforce psychometric tools and government partnerships — with a focus on our key markets: USA, UK, India, South Africa, and Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement a global public relations and communications strategy aligned with Alison’s mission and growth trajectory.
• Create country-specific messaging tailored to local cultural, educational, and media landscapes.

Media & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and manage relationships with major global and regional media outlets, journalists, influencers, and institutional communications teams.
• Secure high-impact coverage through proactive media outreach, press releases, interviews, features, and thought leadership.

Brand Storytelling & Thought Leadership

• Lead global storytelling efforts, positioning Alison and its leadership — especially the CEO — as voices of authority on education, skills development, and global empowerment.
• Highlight learner success stories, platform milestones, and policy impact across global platforms and campaigns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with Alison’s marketing, product, and partnerships teams to integrate PR into campaign planning and delivery.
• Support regional teams and partners with PR guidance and local media engagement.

Reputation & Crisis Management

• Safeguard and strengthen Alison’s brand reputation worldwide.
• Anticipate and manage sensitive communications and issues related to education, privacy, inclusion, and platform use.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive leadership in public relations, communications, or marketing with a global or multi-regional focus.
• Demonstrated success in building awareness for mission-driven or education-based platforms, NGOs, or digital social enterprises.
• Experience engaging with high-level media, government agencies, and institutional stakeholders.

Skills & Attributes

• Outstanding communicator with the ability to craft compelling narratives across diverse audiences and platforms.
• Strategic thinker with the energy and initiative to build a global PR function from the ground up.
• Globally minded and culturally intelligent, with an understanding of media dynamics in key emerging and developed markets.
• Self-starter comfortable working remotely in a fast-moving, purpose-driven team environment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with global education trends, digital learning platforms, or LMS solutions.
• Background in media strategy for social impact, digital literacy, workforce development, or open-source advocacy.
• Experience managing CEO visibility, high-level speaking engagements, or editorial calendars.