Huron Consulting Group Inc. is looking for an External Communications Manager to build and execute integrated PR and communications programs that strengthen our reputation, amplify thought leadership, and support business growth. This remote role is central to managing media relations, executive visibility, and external storytelling, balancing strategic planning with direct, hands-on execution.
What You'll Do
- Lead pitch development, outreach, and briefing for priority announcements, research, and thought leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, outlets, and industry media; secure high-quality coverage aligned to strategic priorities.
- Draft and refine press releases, media statements, talking points, and related materials.
- Develop proactive strategies to drive awareness of Huron’s sector expertise in collaboration with marketing and social media.
- Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to translate insights into externally facing content like bylines and expert commentary.
- Support executive visibility efforts, including speaking opportunities, award submissions, and media preparation.
- Support issues or crisis-related communications, including message development, holding statements, and cross-functional alignment.
- Ensure consistent narrative, tone, and brand voice across all external touchpoints.
- Track communications performance using KPIs such as coverage quality, share of voice, message pull-through, sentiment, and digital impact.
- Prepare summaries and insights for marketing and business leadership to inform decisions and demonstrate outcomes.
- Partner with external communications colleagues to manage day-to-day work with PR agency partners, providing direction and reviewing deliverables.
- Evaluate agency performance relative to objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure alignment across Communications, Marketing (including brand), and Content teams.
- Maintain consistent messaging, narrative structure, and editorial standards across all channels.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- 6+ years of external or corporate communications experience in B2B, consulting, professional services, or agency environments.
- Demonstrated media relations success and experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and external agencies.
- Strategic & Execution Balance: Able to set communication plans and contribute directly to writing, pitching, and execution.
- Media Relations Excellence: Skilled in securing high-quality media coverage and shaping compelling storylines.
- Executive Communication: Strong writer with the ability to simplify complex topics and craft executive-ready materials.
- Data-Driven Measurement: Comfortable interpreting communications KPIs and providing actionable insights.
- Collaboration & Influence: Works effectively across marketing, brand, legal, leadership teams, and agency partners.
- Innovation & Change Management: Adopts emerging tools, including AI-assisted writing and monitoring platforms, to improve quality and efficiency.
- Project & Vendor Management: Skilled at managing agencies, vendors, and cross-functional project timelines.
Nice to Have
- Industry and media experience in industrials/manufacturing, financial services, or energy.
Team & Environment
You will work closely with Marketing and Communications leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Other wellness programs
- Participation in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program
- Compensation range: $105,000-$145,000
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in the United States of America.
Huron is an equal opportunity employer.
