Communications & Engagement Consultant

Overview

Our client is seeking a Communications & Engagement Consultant to support a large-scale transformation and employee engagement initiative across North America. This role is ideal for a strong communicator and storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and enjoys balancing communications, project coordination, and event support.

This individual will play a key role in driving internal engagement efforts through compelling content creation, executive presentation support, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, visually creative, and excited to grow within a dynamic transformation-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and edit engaging internal communications including newsletters, intranet articles, FAQs, leadership messaging, communication plans, and internal announcements
• Support content creation for internal campaigns and organizational initiatives
• Help simplify complex business updates into clear, employee-friendly messaging
• Maintain and manage editorial calendars and communication timelines

• Develop polished PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials, and talking points for leadership meetings and internal events
• Translate data and business updates into visually compelling storytelling materials
• Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and presentation design across communications

• Support communications-related workstreams tied to transformation and change initiatives
• Assist in the development and rollout of communications playbooks and engagement strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with project teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of deliverables
• Manage shifting priorities and contribute across multiple projects simultaneously

• Coordinate logistics and execution support for internal events including town halls, quarterly meetings, workshops, and leadership sessions
• Manage agendas, timelines, run-of-show documents, and meeting coordination for both virtual and in-person events
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal activation efforts

• Post and maintain content across internal communication platforms and collaboration tools
• Ensure communication resources remain updated, organized, and accessible
• Assist with communications reporting, tracking, and organizational support as needed

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement, content development, or related fields
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience supporting communications within a large, matrixed, or international organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships across teams

• Advanced PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for presentation design and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience with intranet or internal communications platforms
• Familiarity with newsletter or email campaign platforms preferred
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or similar creative tools is a plus
• Adobe Campaign experience is a plus but not required

• Curious, eager to learn, and excited to grow professionally
• Strong collaborator with positive energy and relationship-building skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Self-starter who can operate autonomously and take ownership of projects
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Ideal Background

• Corporate communications or internal communications experience within a large organization
• Experience supporting transformation, change management, employee engagement, or enterprise initiatives preferred
• Candidates from a variety of industries are welcome to apply

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