Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

ERM

Managing Consultant guiding strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for clients in diverse industries. Leading project delivery and client relationships from inception to execution.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,930 - $116,441 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs
Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
Drive media relations strategy and execution
Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness and ability to travel
8+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors (preferred)
Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting (preferred)
Media relations and crisis communications experience (preferred)
Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

stakeholder engagementpublic consultation programscommunications strategywritingeditingmedia relationssocial risk analysismonitoringreportingproposal leadership

Soft Skills

project managementclient relationship managementfacilitationpresentation skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingtime managementadaptabilitycommunicationnetworking