Senior PR Manager - D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Overview :

The Senior PR Manager, APAC will be part of Coursera’s global communications team, reporting to the Global VP of Communications. The role is Singapore-based and fully remote. The 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 learning. It is a nimble, globally distributed team that partners with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to tell the right stories to the right audiences at the right time.

We’re looking for a mission-driven communications professional to support Coursera’s APAC business – including B2C, university and industry partnerships, and enterprise – with a focus on Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other key markets. You’ll craft media strategies that position Coursera as a leading destination for institutions driving skills development and for individuals earning world-class credentials. Coursera offers three solutions for institutions – Coursera for Business, Coursera for Governments, and Coursera for Campus. Together, they convene an ecosystem of institutions to build a framework for lifelong learning that reaches people at every stage of civic life – during their studies, during their careers, and at any point in between.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional counterparts in marketing, public policy, customer success, sales, and legal to support launches and announcements. You’ll also drive proactive storytelling and thought leadership across enterprise and consumer PR, shape media strategy around key milestones, and deepen relationships with business, higher education, technology, and policy reporters. Hear more on CNBC Asia , CNBC TV18 , BFM Malaysia , and CNA 938 .

The ideal candidate is a proactive, creative thinker and quick learner, with exceptional writing, cross-cultural communication, and collaboration skills. They thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a passion for Coursera’s mission, and are eager to build subject matter expertise in a rapidly evolving industry that is reshaping how people learn and work.

Responsibilities :

• Lead regional communications strategy for Coursera across APAC, aligning with global priorities while tailoring to local market needs.
• Manage regional agencies across multiple markets, ensuring consistent messaging, strong execution, and measurable results.
• Develop and execute PR plans for major launches, announcements, and milestones across B2C, Coursera for Business, Coursera for Government, and Coursera for Campus.
• Build and maintain high-impact media relationships with business, tech, policy, education, and consumer outlets across India and Southeast Asia.
• Plan and execute strategic senior executive visits across APAC, including media tours, customer engagements, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Grow the thought leadership program by driving keynotes, data reports, speaking opps, and opinion articles in priority markets with great proactivity and creative thinking
• Coach and prepare senior executives for media interviews, events, and customer engagements with tailored briefing books and messaging guidance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, policy, and customer success to surface stories that highlight Coursera’s impact with learners, enterprises, and governments.

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Press Releases

Strategic Planning

Media Strategy

Announcements

Public Relations

Journalism

Storytelling

Creative Thinking

Writing Skills

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