Communication Consultant

TALENT Software Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Communication Consultant for a contract position in Newark, NJ, focusing on supporting renewable energy initiatives. The role includes creating strategic communications and collaborating with various teams to achieve project goals. Ideal candidates have 6-8 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and a proactive attitude towards media relations.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in public relations and communications.
• Proficiency in writing, media relations, and project management.
• Experience with internal communications and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare communication materials such as articles, press releases, and presentations.
• Support leaders in media interviews and events.
• Build relationships with clients and ensure effective delivery of communication products.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Media relations

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

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Communication Consultant

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Communication Consultant for a contract position in Newark, NJ. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: This position supports the Client's Renewables and Energy Solutions (RES) business group, implementing Client's Clean Energy Future programs. The role involves providing strategic communications to achieve the RES group's business objectives by collaborating with internal teams to develop creative, thoughtful, and impactful communications for both internal and external audiences.

Communication Consultant

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Communication Consultant for a contract position in Newark, NJ. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: This position supports the Client's Renewables and Energy Solutions (RES) business group, implementing Client's Clean Energy Future programs. The role involves providing strategic communications to achieve the RES group's business objectives by collaborating with internal teams to develop creative, thoughtful, and impactful communications for both internal and external audiences.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Drafting and preparing communication materials such as articles, press releases, statements, briefing documents, internal communications, and presentations.
• Supporting leaders at events and during media interviews.
• Pitching and securing media opportunities and responding to media inquiries.
• Preparing external and internal presentations for speakers.
• Building relationships with clients, including senior executives and technical staff, and leveraging those relationships to ensure effective delivery of communication products.
• Partnering with Client's web and creative services staff and outside marketing agencies.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; prefer major in Communications, English, Journalism, or Business.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in public relations and communications.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to tell stories with a journalistic approach.
• Media relations experience, including developing storylines and pitching reporters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience in developing and managing internal communications.
• Understanding of social media and its application to business communications.
• Project management skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Capacity to quickly adapt to changing priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Experience working with clients, customers, partners, and outside vendors and agencies.
• Analytical skills and proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with creative processes and design capabilities.
• Marketing skills and mindset are a plus.
• Someone who is a good storyteller, can interview internal people, and has great interpersonal skills.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and good design capabilities.
• Experience with putting together newsletters (both external and internal).
• Media relations capabilities: ability to write/support edit of press releases and understanding of media relations mechanics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience is required.
• Likely 2 rounds of interviews (starting with Zoom video, possibly on-site for the 2nd interview).
• 60% external, 40% internal communication.
  
  

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!

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