Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications

ERM

Senior Consultant supporting stakeholder communications and public outreach for ERM, a global sustainability consultancy. Monitoring media, managing stakeholder data, and coordinating client engagement events.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,500 - $99,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills while managing stakeholder engagement and public outreach initiatives. Proficient in using monitoring tools and Microsoft Office applications to support project coordination and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Office ProficiencyWritten And Verbal Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementEvent CoordinationSocial Media Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Project SupportReport PreparationOnline ResearchTask TrackingPublic OutreachCommunity EngagementFact Sheet DevelopmentDatabase MaintenanceAttention To DetailMultitasking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAdaptabilityProactivityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopWeb-Based Monitoring ToolsLicensed Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsPublic AffairsJournalismPolitical ScienceCommunity EngagementEvent LogisticsHealth And Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct traditional and social media monitoring using web-based and licensed monitoring tools
Identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks and provide analysis supporting client objectives
Research, identify, and maintain stakeholder information
Maintain stakeholder and public comment tracking databases and prepare reports and summaries
Support development of fact sheets, newsletters, meeting summaries, reports, and project updates
Coordinate public meeting and event logistics, including venues, catering, presentation materials, handouts, and attendee support
Participate in community outreach events and stakeholder engagement activities
Manage project communication channels, voicemail systems, and email response coordination
Provide administrative and project support, including task tracking, proofreading, online research, meeting coordination, file maintenance, report preparation, travel planning, conference call support, and vendor coordination
Comply with project-specific health and safety requirements
Support additional ERM service areas and projects as needed
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3–4 years of relevant professional experience; internships and related experience may be considered
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative approach to work
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel, approximately 2–4 weeks annually
Experience using social media platforms
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Spanish language fluency preferred
Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar design tools preferred
Experience supporting public outreach, community engagement, or event coordination initiatives preferred
Local candidates preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility may apply
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Ongoing development opportunities across technical, business, and personal growth subject areas