Consultant Staff

Manage and implement a wide range of strategic communication projects and campaigns for our high-profile, globally recognized clients Provides the highest level of client service daily through proactive account management Support to design and implement multi-faceted, integrated campaigns to position client issues and priorities with key audiences that may include elected officials, media, key opinion leaders, consumers and industry stakeholders Create effective messages and produce and edit high-quality written deliverables, such as bespoke messaging, issue backgrounders, briefings, press materials, and social media content often under tight deadlines Develop compelling communications and content to convey complex policy and/or social issues Own stakeholders/media relations and profile building efforts including cultivating relationships with media, drafting op-eds and talking points, organizing events and press conferences and 1to1 meetings, and build thought leadership Monitor external developments in key client issue areas and flag opportunities for further client engagement Manage client budgets, ensuring that projects and corresponding staffing are within allotted budgets Actively participate in business development activities including writing proposals and developing pitch decks Attends and actively participates in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions Participates in business development activities including writing proposals and developing pitch decks Mentors and drives the work of interns and more junior staff

Ideally, a minimum of 3-6 years of PR/strategic communications or media experience - agency experience is a plus Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent Solid project management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and client initiatives and teams of both junior and senior colleagues in a fast-paced environment Previous experience developing and supporting strategic communications (corporate or financial communications, issues management, internal communications, crisis communications, etc.) plans across various industries and subject areas (financial services, healthcare, food and consumer goods, technology, transportation, energy, etc.) Able to demonstrate exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, including experience writing strategic plans, messaging and press materials and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person Well-versed in current events and headline news at local, national, and international levels Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, media databases and social media network