Business Communication Partner - Contract
Contract | Southeast US
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Our client is seeking an experienced Business Communication Partner to develop and manage strategic communication plans that support organizational objectives, employee engagement, and crisis response.
This individual will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into clear messaging, guide communication planning for change initiatives, and support digital communication efforts across the organization. Operating at the intersection of Strategy, Employee Engagement, and Crisis Communication, this professional will be a trusted advisor to leadership while staying hands-on with day-to-day execution.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
The ideal candidate will love this role because it offers the chance to shape how an organization communicates, from high-level strategy to on-the-ground execution. This position blends strategic counsel with hands-on communication planning, crisis response, and digital engagement, giving the right person real influence over how the business shows up internally and externally.
What You’ll Do:
Strategy & Communication Planning
Devise and manage communication strategies and plans aligned with organizational objectives
Oversee and facilitate the design of strategic communication plans
Counsel management on communication actions to effectively deploy plans
Partner with business teams to develop and execute communication plans and channels
Establish communication KPIs and metrics, and monitor and analyze results
Employee Engagement Communication
Create communication plans that promote employee engagement
Develop communication and consultation strategies to support change initiatives
Counsel management teams on communication skills to engage their teams
Prepare communication and stakeholder engagement plans for change initiatives
Crisis Communication
Apply crisis principles to distinguish types and severity of crisis situations
Use advanced crisis communication tools to manage risk in complex situations
Apply tactics to manage online crises and reduce reputational impact
Support spokespeople during crises to deliver consistent key messaging
Digital Engagement & Brand
Develop and execute digital communication plans, integrating AI tools as regular practice
Compile reports on digital communication efforts to inform channel strategy
Support brand architecture and positioning throughout the organization
Event Management
Support events such as steering committees, project team meetings, and debriefs
Translate communication and business strategy into specific messages
Ensure branding consistency and brand awareness
Qualifications:
Proven experience developing and managing strategic communication plans
Experience supporting employee engagement and change communication initiatives
Strong crisis communication background, including online/digital crisis response
Experience with digital communication tools and platforms; comfort integrating AI tools into regular practice
Familiarity with brand standards and reputation management
Experience supporting internal events such as steering committees and project meetings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong executive presence
Hiring Process
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Complete Your Soundings Thrive Profile
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Receive an Update from Soundings
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4
If You Move Forward
Next steps may include a skills-based interview with Soundings, interviews with the client, and reference checks.
5
Job Offer
Final candidates will receive a formal offer directly from the client.
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