Coursera
Education
PublicRelationsManagerI,APAC
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“Public Relations Manager I, APAC at Coursera. Skills: Public Relations, Media Relations, Storytelling. Craft regional PR plans and messaging. Coordinate launch rollout, briefings, and coverage tactics”
What You'll Achieve.
High-impact results
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4 + years of relevant PR experience, Ability to manage senior executives, engage in the strategic planning process, media relations skills, Demonstrated history of using data and insights to power thought leadership and media conversations, Exceptional writing skills, project management skills, cross-functional coordination, agency management, Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field – or equivalent in professional experience
Nice to Have
Experience working in education, edtech, or B2C late-stage startups or public technology companies, Experience working on both sides – at a PR agency and in-house, Experience working with large public technology companies with a globally distributed workforce, Experience working with senior leadership on keynotes and thought leadership pieces, Experience working across multiple countries in APAC
What You'll Do.
Craft regional PR plans and messaging
Coordinate launch rollout
Build relationships with reporters
Advance thought leadership program
Draft localized PR collateral
Train local leadership for media interactions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with agencies across key markets; Work closely with cross-functional counterparts in marketing, public policy, customer success, sales and legal; Coordinate with HQ on critical communications
Communication Scope
Exceptional writing skills; communication skills
Process & Methodology
project management skills, cross-functional coordination, agency management
Full Job Description
About Coursera Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating one of the world's most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. This strengthens our ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world discovers and builds skills at a pivotal moment of change. Read more about the combined company by visiting our blog. Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Coursera partners with leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including AI-powered personalized guide and features, like Role Play and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp. Coursera recently combined with Udemy to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms. Why Join Us At Coursera, we’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You’ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter. We’re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us
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