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ERM

Principal Consultant, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

ERM

. Lead end-to-end strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $121,500 - $150,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and project management, with a strong focus on client relationships and innovative communication strategies. Proficient in developing integrated communication materials and executing media relations strategies while managing diverse teams and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Stakeholder EngagementPublic Consultation ProgramsProject ManagementMedia RelationsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Strategic CommunicationsProject ManagementWriting and EditingSocial Risk AnalysisBudget ManagementProposal LeadershipCrisis CommunicationsPublic AffairsCommunications StrategyFacilitation Skills
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationPresentation SkillsClient DevelopmentNetworkingCommunity Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Technology-Enabled Communication SolutionsVirtual Consultation ProgramsIntegrated Communication Materials
Industry Keywords
Public AffairsPREnergy SectorEnvironmental SectorInfrastructure SectorEnvironmental JusticeStakeholder InsightsM&APermitting Efforts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on high-visibility projects
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration on integrated, results-focused solutions
  • Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
  • Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies reflecting diverse stakeholder needs
  • Lead initiatives from planning through execution
  • Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
  • Design and implement in-person and virtual public consultation programs
  • Develop integrated communication materials, including fact sheets, websites, newsletters, and reports
  • Drive media relations strategy and execution
  • Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
  • Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
  • Collaborate across teams on technology-enabled communication solutions
  • Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
  • Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources for seamless project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6-8+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
  • Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
  • Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience) (preferred)
  • Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors (preferred)
  • Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting (preferred)
  • Media relations and crisis communications experience (preferred)
  • Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives (preferred)
  • Submit a resume and brief cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus pay eligibility, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies