Communication Consultant

Emergent Method is seeking a dynamic communication, marketing, and/or public relations professional to join our team as a communication consultant. This role will support a wide variety of public relations, outreach, and engagement initiatives for the firm and its clients. It is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Support client engagements related to strategic communication, public relations, social media management, stakeholder engagement, public outreach, research, or other needs.
• Use problem‑solving skills to identify client needs, define goals and objectives, and coordinate and develop communication deliverables, plans, and campaigns that are strategic, comprehensive, and aligned with client goals.
• Create external communications, including press releases, marketing collateral, social media content, and other deliverables for a variety of projects and clients.
• Support and develop strategies to plan and disseminate materials and deliverables through appropriate communication channels.
• Utilize project management skills for proactive communication with clients and team members, documenting project progress and meetings, tracking and reporting progress on project milestones, understanding client needs, developing appropriate timelines and processes, seeking feedback, and delivering high‑quality deliverables.
• Learn and understand a wide variety of subject matter related to client industries.
• Think critically and demonstrate true problem‑solving skills with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and complete tasks and projects with minimal oversight.
• Serve as a trusted client resource and uphold the firm’s reputation by remaining client‑focused and committed to delivering above‑and‑beyond expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, public relations, English, journalism, communication studies, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in communication, marketing, journalism, public relations, public outreach, communications consulting, or related experience that clearly demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience working for an advertising or public relations agency (a plus).
• Demonstrated skills in content development and copy editing, with expertise in AP and related style guidelines.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute on a variety of communication efforts, including in‑person, print, and digital outreach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational and time‑management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines, with the ability to manage projects, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Personable and eager to build meaningful relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and take ownership over timelines and work products.
• Ability to multitask, shift from project to project, and balance competing priorities.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and adopt new methodologies; open‑minded and accepting of feedback.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Access.
• Experience working in Adobe InDesign (a plus).

At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing to exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients.

Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in‑person), and…