Strategic Communications Consultant

Posted 3 days ago

cra admired leadershipChicago (IL)

Public Relations Specialists Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

SENIORITY

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About the role

About the Company: At CRA | Admired Leadership, we specialize in Leadership Development and Strategic Communication, advising organizations and senior leaders on their toughest internal communication problems. This can include changes in leadership, policies, or organizational structure, employee engagement efforts, and crisis communication, among many other things. CRA | Admired Leadership seeks top talent looking for a challenging and rewarding career in strategic communication consulting. Day to Day Responsibilities: Writing and editing. We work closely with our clients to craft messages that inform communication opportunities for their organization and often draft specific communications (e.g., organization-wide emails, Town Hall talking points) for executive leadership or projects. Directing research and feedback initiatives to understand the current state and advise on next steps to help clients reach their goals. Giving advice and counsel, either through coaching engagements or our work on larger projects. Managing projects and building relationships. In our lean organization, we not only get the work done but also develop client networks and manage our projects every step of the way. We build relationships first and look for opportunities to partner with clients with whom we enjoy working. Working alongside a range of different teams, often at the same time. A CRA Consultant is almost always managing multiple client engagements at the same time, ranging from working alongside teams and to working 1:1 with a particular leader as a coach and advisor. Managing delivery of agreed services and resources for diverse client portfolios with minimal supervision, balancing priorities and maintaining quality standards independently. Contributing to commercial and reputational success through relationship-building, thought leadership, and identifying new opportunities that create value for existing and potential clients. As a consultant, you will jump right into challenging consulting engagements, including the development of corporate strategy messaging, leadership transitions, and all manner of institutional change. You will receive mentorship in every element of your professional development.

Qualifications:

A passion for communication and human behavior
An appreciation of the importance and nuance of successful client and colleague relationships
An extraordinary work ethic in pursuit of excellence
Curiosity and enthusiasm for solving unique problems, often with little context
Unshakable confidence, tempered by the humility that learning requires
An eagerness to operate in an entrepreneurial culture
Systems thinking ability to connect initiatives across projects, creating scalable solutions that are greater than the sum of their parts
Self-directed work style with a proactive approach to identifying and delivering additional value to clients and team members
Exceptional organizational skills with innovative approaches to project management
Ability to produce high-quality deliverables efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Comfort with technology and willingness to incorporate AI tools to enhance productivity and client outcomes

Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

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