Communications Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Communications Consultant with a strong business acumen and an exceptional command of written language. This individual will serve as a critical communications partner across multiple departments and business units, crafting clear, compelling, and strategically aligned employee communications. The ideal candidate brings a journalist's instinct for story, a diplomat's skill for navigating complex organizational dynamics, and the professional maturity to work independently while maintaining the judgment to know when to seek guidance and alignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and write high-quality employee communications on behalf of multiple departments, business units, and senior leadership
• Manage and distribute communications via Poppulo and other internal platforms, ensuring accurate targeting, formatting, and scheduling
• Partner with stakeholders to understand messaging goals, translate complex information into clear language, and ensure consistent voice and tone
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and intake meetings to extract key messages, including navigating conversations with challenging or non-communicative partners
• Maintain editorial calendars and manage multiple communications projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Proactively identify potential messaging gaps or sensitivities and escalate them appropriately before distribution
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Finance, Operations, Facilities and other functions and Business Units to ensure accuracy and compliance in all communications
• Check in regularly with leadership to ensure strategic alignment and adjust messaging as business priorities evolve

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written communication skills with an acute attention to grammar, clarity and tone
• Strong editorial judgment — ability to simplify complexity without sacrificing accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and daily workload
• Comfort asking direct, probing questions diplomatically to obtain necessary information from stakeholders
• High degree of professional maturity, discretion, and emotional intelligence in all interactions

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or a closely related field
• Bachelor's degree required in Journalism, English or one of the Liberal Arts
• Demonstrated background working in or closely with business functions
• Proven track record of producing polished, executive-level written communications
• Experience writing for diverse audiences including frontline employees, managers, and senior leadership