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CRA | Admired Leadership · 5 hours ago

Strategic Communications Consultant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

CRA | Admired Leadership specializes in Leadership Development and Strategic Communication, advising organizations on their internal communication challenges. The Strategic Communications Consultant will engage in an immersive apprenticeship, analyzing client problems and developing solutions while receiving guidance from experienced Managing Directors.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegal

Responsibilities

Writing and editing. We work closely with our clients to craft messages that inform communication opportunities for their organization and often draft specific communications (e.g., organization-wide emails, Town Hall talking points) for executive leadership or projects

Directing research and feedback initiatives to understand the current state and advise on next steps to help clients reach their goals

Giving advice and counsel, either through coaching engagements or our work on larger projects

Managing projects and building relationships. In our lean organization, we not only get the work done but also develop client networks and manage our projects every step of the way. We build relationships first and look for opportunities to partner with clients with whom we enjoy working

Working alongside a range of different teams, often at the same time. A CRA Consultant is almost always managing multiple client engagements at the same time, ranging from working alongside teams and to working 1:1 with a particular leader as a coach and advisor

Managing delivery of agreed services and resources for diverse client portfolios with minimal supervision, balancing priorities and maintaining quality standards independently

Contributing to commercial and reputational success through relationship-building, thought leadership, and identifying new opportunities that create value for existing and potential clients

Qualification

Strategic communicationClient relationship managementProject managementResearchFeedback initiativesSystems thinkingEntrepreneurial mindsetHigh-quality deliverablesTechnology comfortOrganizational skills