Corporate Communications Sr. Consultant

Job Summary

This position exhibits strong strategic communication skills and is a trusted advisor and consultant within the business. They advise people leaders and program managers at every level in developing and rolling out effective communication and change management plans for the organization and business units as assigned. The Corporate Communications Senior Consultant develops, directs, produces, and coordinates strategic communication plans that further the enterprise strategy and drives employee engagement. They complete project work including organizing and executing business unit events, writing and editing business unit materials, coordinating communication distribution, and building relationships with internal clients.

Essential Job Functions

Creates strategic communication plans in support of initiatives that drive the business forward. Understands the goals of the company and/or business units. Develops thoughtful communication plans that incorporate complex change management practices and principles. Writes and edits articles, headlines, talking points, scripts, and other messages. Designs and edits various presentation materials. Manages miscellaneous communication documents as directed. Provides direction of visual elements in support of wider communications needs. Communicates progress to appropriate parties at all times. Contributes to the development of strategies to promote organization goals. Links project objectives with other projects in the department. Places an individual project in the larger context of its fit with business goals. Manages specific projects with some peer oversight responsibilities. Plans and prepares for all-employee meetings and other large events, including collateral, scripting, presentations, and other content. Directs peers and associates from other teams (ie. graphic, photo, video) on communications projects as assigned. Analyzes information and generates a range of alternative solutions and recommendations for business unit partners and leadership. Contributes new and creative solutions to problems which are actionable and realistic to implement. Identifies implications and outcomes of alternative strategies. Maintains balance between business unit interest and company interests. Works in partnership with people leader to create and maintain anticipated scheduled deployment of recurring and new communications content to ensure timely publication in order to meet the business needs. Serves as mentor for specialists and builds leadership skills. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred in communications, journalism or similar discipline.

Experience Requirements

Minimum five years in a related communications role with increasing responsibilities. Experience in communicating within a multi-functional business and demonstrated experience with various types of communications mediation (photography, video, web, etc. ).

Physical Actions

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.