Columbus-Based Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Lead

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that influence clients’ social license to operate across industries. You will lead end-to-end programs and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects.

Based in the Columbus, Ohio area, you’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, deliver integrated solutions, and champion innovative, equitable

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in public affairs, PR, or communications (consulting/agency preferred).
• 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.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, AP style preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution.
• 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.

Skills

Public affairs

PR

Communications

Project management

Client relationships

Budgets

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public consultation

AP style

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that influence clients’ social license to operate across industries. You will lead end-to-end programs and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects.

Based in the Columbus, Ohio area, you’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, deliver integrated solutions, and champion innovative, equitable