Senior Communication Consultant

Emergent Method • Baton Rouge, LA

40d

About The Position

Emergent Method is seeking an experienced communications, marketing, or public relations professional to join our team as a senior communication consultant. This role will be responsible for leading and supporting a wide variety of public relations, marketing, outreach and engagement, and strategic communications initiatives and projects for the firm and its clients. Additionally, this position will involve managing external communications, media relations, website content, public information initiatives, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong copywriting and project management skills and an ability to create compelling content and messaging for a variety of media and deliverables. This individual should also have a strong work ethic, a keen attention to detail, an eagerness to learn and grow professionally, the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be a creative problem solver.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, public outreach, communication consulting, or related experience that clearly demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, external communications, and community engagement
• Experience managing website content and social media platforms to ensure effective public outreach
• Strong skills in content development, with expertise in AP and related style guidelines
• Ability to conceptualize and execute on a variety of communication efforts, including in-person, print, and digital outreach
• Willingness to learn and understand a wide variety of subject matter related to client industries and ability to translate industry language to various stakeholders and audiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines
• Ability to manage projects and willingness to take ownership over timelines and work product
• Eagerness to build meaningful relationships with team members and clients
• Ability to navigate sensitive and/or confidential conversations with clients
• Ability to multitask, shifting from project to project and balancing competing priorities
• Willingness to learn new skills and adopt new methodologies; open-minded and accepting of feedback
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements related to strategic communication, public relations, stakeholder engagement, public outreach, research, or other needs
• Develop and manage content for websites, social media, and public-facing communication channels
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community meetings, ensuring clear and effective communication with stakeholders
• Lead and support media relations efforts, including drafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and managing relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Create and execute public information campaigns to enhance outreach and engagement efforts
• Use problem-solving skills to identify client needs, define goals and objectives, and coordinate and develop communication deliverables, plans, and campaigns that are strategic, comprehensive, and aligned with client goals
• Create a variety of communication deliverables, including media releases, reports, proposals, speeches, company publications, public statements, social media content, and website content for a variety of projects and clients
• Support and develop strategy for dissemination of materials through appropriate communication channels
• Utilize project management skills for proactive communication with clients and team members, documenting project progress and meetings, tracking and reporting progress on project milestones, understanding client needs, developing appropriate timelines and processes, seeking feedback, and delivering above-satisfactory deliverables and work products
• Think critically and demonstrate a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and complete tasks and projects with minimal oversight
• Serve as a trusted client resource and uphold the firm’s reputation by remaining client-focused and committed to delivering above and beyond expectations

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level