Communications Consultant Job Description
Communications consultant
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Communications Consultant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Communications will vary in length and complexity, but are expected to be clear and concise, and professional looking in every instance
Participate in meetings and projects that have impact on the client experience
Develops strategic plans and content delivery within the marketing and communications discipline for key initiatives within the Marketing & Digital Division’s used equipment business area
The position will work globally with both internal and external teams to ultimately implement the plan
Individuals demonstrate creativity, foresight, business judgment along with the sensitivity to internal stakeholder, dealer, customer and alliance partner impact
Position leads a variety of projects, small to large, complex and global in scope and works with senior management to achieve objectives for the division
Must communicate effectively across distribution services divisions, industry groups, dealer and/or customer audiences, along with external alliances, to gain understanding and acceptance of ideas and recommendations
Champion user-generated content on the Hub
Manage communications events – Town Hall meetings
Create regular reports for the communications leadership and UK cabinet
Communications Consultant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Communications Consultant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CISSP, PKI, RCDD, MCSE, CRISC, ITIL, CGEIT, TOGAF, PMP, UNICEF
Education for Communications Consultant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the communications consultant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Education, Business, Writing, Communication, Business/Administration
Skills for Communications Consultant
Desired skills for communications consultant include:
Policies
Practices and systems
Communications and financial industry and standards
Communication process from writing and design through distribution across multiple media
Industry practices
Related fields
Excel and PowerPoint
Clinical concepts and conditions
Communication processes from writing and design through distribution across multiple media
Communications and financial industry standards
Desired experience for communications consultant includes:
Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among colleagues and peers
Contribute to the planning and business development processes
Deliver face-to-face member presentations
Attend benefit fairs
Info casts / videos - client specific / generic educational [record and edit with media studio]
Able to present information competently, comfortably with gravitas – in front of corporate clients their members/ employees
Communications Consultant Examples
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Communications Consultant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a communications consultant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for communications consultant
- Support the production of client e-newsletters and analysis of readership metrics
- Mapping end-to-end communication on the sales journey and developing lead nurture campaigns
- Provide communications support to business partners and Wealth Management Canada senior management team by interpreting complex messages and creating targeted communications for various layers of the organization
- Proactively source content from multiple business sources and write articles for various communications vehicles, including newsletters, intranets, social media and online communication
- Write, edit and distribute correspondence for the CEO of Wealth Management Canada ensuring a high standard of excellence
- Project management of multiple communication projects from end-to-end including content development, editing, design, layout and distribution hitting deadlines without compromise, and maintaining quality control
- Post daily updates to the intranet sites and work with business partners to ensure accuracy of information
- Support the measuring of communication initiatives by gathering and preparing reports as required
- Assessing communication requirements, including content, tone, and methods required to support the achievement of business objectives
- Developing marketing communication strategies and plans that detail communication objectives, target audiences, vehicles, and key messages
Qualifications for communications consultant
- Domain expertise in the communications sector
- 8+ years’ experience in a similar role with strong writing and storytelling skills, the ability to leverage data, insights, and trends to draft a compelling narrative
- Totally 10+ years marcom experience
- Bachelor in marketing, communications, PR, journalism or 5 years + in related field, preferred
- Demonstrated Marketing Communication competency and superior functional expertise
- 8 – 10 years of experience in marketing, client strategy and/or communications, preferably in group retirement or financial services
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Our company is looking to fill the role of communications consultant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications consultant
- Produces inspiring communications about business strategy and major initiatives, such as new advertising campaigns, field news
- Liase with ESDR cluster and relevant projects and identify visibility/communication requirements
- Develop a communication strategy for the cluster and support the projects to develop communication plans
- Provide expertise on engagements related but not limited to HR Service Delivery, Learning & Development, Communications, Change Management, and Compensation and Reward programs
- May assist with the creation and production of department-wide internal communications including newsletters, news and feature articles, e-mails
- Plays active role in brainstorming large initiatives and completing smaller assignments
- In partnership with Marcomm Managers assists in updating marketing and sales content and ensures all content is correctly posted to different online platforms
- Utilise communications vehicles such as
- Effectively collaborate with communication counterparts in other areas of the business (MM International, Customer Experience, Technology, HR, Field, ) on integrated communications plans as required
- Handle a full range of project components in an independent and autonomous manner
Qualifications for communications consultant
- Expert knowledge of graphic design principles and Adobe Creative Suite programs on PC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Record of producing high volume of high-quality work
- Fluent spoken and written English (ideally to a native standard), strong German language skills
- Experience in the development and implementation of international projects, with strong project management capabilities and commitment to delivering results
- A talent for journalistic writing and story-telling and an eye for detail
- Good understanding of the media landscape (trade and lay media)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of communications consultant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for communications consultant
- The development and management of communications channels and programs for targeted audiences and purposes
- Contribute towards the development of Change and Implementation deliverables and outcomes by providing expertise, advice and recommendations and contribute towards documentation, tracking and management
- Supporting the wider team’s business plan and provide feedback that fosters continuous improvement
- Designing change and implementing change initiatives, contributing to initiatives as required
- Drafting communications with Adviser, Customers, and other stakeholders
- Managing the coordination around team reward and recognition
- Drive improvements and adoption of internal employee communication channels (Intranet, email, video)
- Editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals)
- Serves as an expert and recommends communication solutions for business challenges
- Measures and evaluates the readership effectiveness of the communications based on departmental metrics and standards
Qualifications for communications consultant
- Enthusiasm for building strong relationships with clients and acting as their strategic partner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a successful team
- Proven experience in delivering employee communication [results] and in strategizing, planning, managing and implementing programs on a global scale
- Demonstrated success in managing strategic communications working in a multi-functional, complex environment
- Effective negotiation/relationship building skills to partner with other departments, divisions, and organizations to develop and maintain the communications strategy
- Ability to evaluate progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures as appropriate
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a communications consultant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications consultant
- Drive measurement activities focused on understanding employee sentiment across the business
- Track, monitor and evaluate communications activities and accomplishments to provide feedback and recommendations to leadership
- Establish yourself as a key communications resource within the company and a sought-out partner for collaboration
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships across the company
- Partner with public relations, corporate communications, sustainability, and other teams as needed to align messages, tools and planning
- Develop innovative and effective approaches to solving problems
- Write communications plans and key message platforms aligned with corporate messages
- Use your knowledge of and experience with a variety of communication tools to recommend best practices for delivering information and creating conversation
- Play an active role in the strategic direction and tactical execution of large, visible internal events such as the annual Leadership Conference, Company-wide quarterly meeting, and VP/Director quarterly meeting
- Ensure a high level of editorial review, consistency and quality across all organizational communications
Qualifications for communications consultant
- A collegiate approach to working in a diverse team across the Asia region and also globally
- Ideally a degree / diploma in a relevant subject, Business Management, Communications, HR, Marketing
- Basic working knowledge of HTML and Content Management Systems a plus
- Develops and maintains a broader understanding of the Property & Casualty business and Independent Agent distribution channel
- Understands and can work with all mediums inclusive of Digital, Print, and Multimedia
- Knowledgeable of design and branding principles
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a communications consultant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications consultant
- Provide strong project management include execute project plans, manage projects “end-to-end” by managing all resources to ensure the deadlines and client deliverables are met, prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures, and ensure documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
- Provide consultative direction on client deliverables as required for communications projects, including the customization of materials
- Coordinate team resources within Marketing Strategy and other internal and external partners to deliver on all aspects of an integrated communication and education plan for client relationships
- Develop, execute, and monitor participant communication and education projects including print, web, and multi-media while ensuring an efficient process and overall effectiveness of communications
- Analyze participant behavior and educational needs to propose best practice solutions and/or custom solutions
- Analyze plan-specific materials to develop knowledge of each client’s plan provisions and educate business partners as appropriate
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in communications and modify Institutional Marketing’s approach, as necessary, to remain competitive while meeting our client’s needs
- Assist in managing the work of communication consultant t team members, by setting priorities, delegating responsibilities, reporting, tracking, and maintaining deadlines
- Develop robust and innovative strategic media relations, internal communications and thought leadership plans that support business initiatives and sales goals
- Plan and develop compelling content (posts, articles, videos ) for all channels
Qualifications for communications consultant
- Results oriented ability to execute on initiatives, from idea generation through implementation and maintenance
- Travel as required 5% of time
- Demonstrated experience in successfully planning, developing and managing effective publication and communication programs
- Excellent written/verbal presentation, listening skills, proofreading and copy editing skills required
- Ability to quickly synthesize complex information into reader friendly content
- Superior organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task, balance priorities, set and manage timelines for deliverables