Head of Communications – PR

Amira Learning

. Define and own Amira's communications strategy, core narrative and messaging architecture .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies, with a strong focus on crisis management, public relations, and community engagement. Proven ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives while building relationships with key stakeholders in education and technology.

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Crisis ManagementPublic RelationsCommunications StrategyThought-Leadership ProgramsExceptional Writing and Editing

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsPublic RelationsCrisis ManagementWritingEditingMedia RelationsStorytellingData PrivacyAI in EducationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentDiscretionCollaborationCuriosityBuilder's Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Media Monitoring ToolsSocial Listening Tools

Industry Keywords

K–12 EducationEdTechLiteracy PolicyScience of ReadingEmerging TechnologyAdvocacy ProgramsEducation CoalitionsFundraisingM&ABilingual Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own Amira's communications strategy, core narrative and messaging architecture
Translate complex research, the Science of Reading, AI, growth data and efficacy studies into clear stories for non-technical audiences
Set annual and quarterly communications plans with measurable goals and report results
Support policy and government affairs communications for state agencies, legislators and coalitions
Build and maintain relationships with education, technology, business and policy reporters
Lead announcements for product launches, research findings, partnerships, state approvals, funding and leadership news
Pitch and place stories, op-eds and features positioning Amira as a leader in AI for reading
Manage PR agency partners, budget and press materials
Coordinate awards, speaking submissions and the newsroom
Build Amira's public profile through bylines, podcasts, conference keynotes and media interviews
Prepare stakeholders for interviews, panels and testimony with briefing documents and media training
Shape Amira's point of view on AI in education, literacy policy and responsible AI
Own crisis management involving student data privacy, AI safety and accuracy, and policy controversies
Maintain crisis playbooks, holding statements and approval workflows with legal, security and policy teams
Monitor media and social coverage and advise leadership on emerging risks
Partner with marketing and sales to amplify district success stories, growth data and educator voices
Grow Amira's Community Hub and equip Champions to tell their stories through case studies, webinars, social content, conference sessions and media interviews
Turn community insight into feedback for product, research and marketing teams
Set and report goals for community growth, engagement and advocacy
Lead internal communications, including all-hands content, leadership messages and change communications
Lead a small, high-performing communications team and agency bench
Report to the COO and work closely with marketing, research, product, success and sales leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in communications, PR or journalism, including 3+ years leading communications for a company, agency practice or mission-driven organization
A track record of earning top-tier coverage in national business, technology or education media, with relationships to show for it
Experience building thought-leadership programs that moved a company's reputation
Hands-on crisis management experience, ideally on sensitive topics such as data privacy, children or public funding
Exceptional writing and editing ability, including press releases, op-eds, company-wide memos and crisis statements
Ability to make research and technical ideas accurate, simple and compelling, without overstating them
Sound judgment, discretion and comfort advising executive leadership directly
Builder's mindset; comfortable doing the work yourself while scaling a team and agency partners
Genuine belief that every child should learn to read, and curiosity about how AI can help
Preferred: experience in K–12 education, edtech, literacy or education policy, including knowledge of the Science of Reading movement
Preferred: communications experience in AI or another emerging technology facing public debate
Preferred: experience building an online community, ambassador or advocacy program
Preferred: relationships with state education agencies, legislators or education coalitions
Preferred: experience supporting a company through fundraising, M&A or rapid growth
Preferred: Spanish fluency or experience reaching bilingual and Spanish-speaking families and educators
Preferred: familiarity with media monitoring, measurement and social listening tools
Mission-driven, evidence-first, educator-centered, AI advocate, builder at heart, sense of urgency, collaborative and low-ego, candid and trustworthy, inclusive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company matching
Flexible time off
Stock option ownership
Cutting-edge work
The opportunity to help children around the world reach their full potential