Senior Consultant

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a senior corporate communications strategist to shape client reputation and drive integrated campaigns. You will identify audiences, develop multi-channel plans, and advise senior stakeholders while leading a team of junior professionals.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted research, timely guidance in meetings and written form, and ongoing contribution to an inclusive culture within a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in corporate communications in consultancy or in-house roles.
• Strategic approach to communications challenges with multiple audiences.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and managing relationships.
• Proven ability to develop and execute media strategies with journalists.
• Strong written communication across formats and audiences.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring juniors.
• Project management skills with budgets and timelines.
• Proficient in using AI tools for research, insights and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for client work and shape reputation strategy.
• Identify positioning, priority audiences and effective communications channels.
• Create integrated communications plans connecting tactics to objectives.
• Interrogate client briefs and challenge assumptions.
• Advise clients in meetings and in writing; handle time-sensitive situations.
• Produce compelling written content and lead major communications moments.
• Stay informed about industry news, regulatory shifts and competition.
• Manage junior colleagues, create plans and delegate work.
• Deliver work on time and to a high standard.
• Use Claude, Gemini, internal AI studio for research and analysis.
• Contribute to AI knowledge-sharing and quality standards.
• Support business development and align advice with client objectives.
• Improve team efficiency and identify new ways to help clients.
• Give and receive feedback; foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Strategic direction

Audience analysis

Integrated communications

Media relations

Team management

AI tools utilization

Tools

Claude

Gemini

ChatGPT

AI Tools

Job description

• Set the strategic direction for client work and shape reputation strategy


• Identify positioning, priority audiences and effective communications channels


• Create integrated communications plans connecting tactics to strategic objectives


• Interrogate client briefs, design research briefs and challenge assumptions


• Advise clients and provide recommendations in meetings, in writing and during time-sensitive situations


• Produce compelling written content


• Lead significant communications moments including media briefings, speeches, owned-channel campaigns and events


• Stay informed about industry news, regulatory shifts and competitive dynamics


• Manage junior colleagues, create project plans and delegate work


• Deliver work on time and to a high standard


• Use Claude, Gemini, internal AI studio and other AI tools for research, insights and analysis


• Contribute to AI knowledge-sharing and quality standards


• Support business development and align advice with client business objectives


• Improve team efficiency and identify new ways to help clients


• Give and receive feedback, seek colleague input and contribute to an inclusive culture

Requirements

• At least 5 years of corporate communications experience – in consultancy, in-house, or both – including time working with technology companies and/or investors


• Demonstrable ability to take a strategic approach to communications challenges and opportunities


• Understanding of different audiences (investors, policymakers, media, employees) and communications channels


• Experience advising clients or senior stakeholders directly, building trusted relationships


• Experience developing and executing media strategies and working with journalists


• Strong written communications skills across a range of formats and audiences


• Experience managing teams and delegating work effectively, with a track record of supporting junior colleagues to develop


• Project management experience, including planning and delivering work against agreed goals, timelines and budgets


• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) effectively, safely and critically in a professional setting


• Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics and share that knowledge with colleagues


• Collaborative instincts and a genuine commitment to contributing to an inclusive culture


• Experience in research, policy, media relations or campaigns (desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strategic direction in corporate communications, with expertise in managing client relationships, developing integrated communication plans, and utilizing AI tools for insights and analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver high-quality work on time, and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Corporate Communications Experience


• Strategic Communications Planning


• Media Strategy Development


• Team Management and Delegation


• AI Tools Utilization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Strategic Communications


• Media Relations


• Project Management


• Written Communication


• Research and Analysis

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Instincts


• Intellectual Curiosity


• Feedback and Inclusivity

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Communications


• Technology Companies


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Campaigns


• Policy

Tools & Technologies

• Claude


• Gemini


• ChatGPT


• AI Tools