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Strategic Communications Specialist
Who You’ll Work With
You will work in our Bay Area, Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C office in collaboration with the Director of Reputation Risk, regional leadership, communications colleagues, and client service teams within our global practices, offices, and growth platforms. You will work closely with other firm functions globally (e.g., Legal and Risk teams). You will work with the team that advises on and manages reputation risks across the lifecycle of a potential issue, from early internal decision-making through management of live matters.
What You’ll Do
You will help the firm navigate, manage, and mitigate reputational risks in North America.
In this role, you will identify potential risks and be responsible for regularly developing communications, including but not limited to memos, briefing papers and scenario planning materials. You will work collaboratively with a range of colleagues, including media relations, public affairs, legal and consulting teams. You will also conduct regular research to contribute to risk assessments and strategic planning efforts.
In addition, you will help review a range of content produced by the firm, including insights for publishing on external channels such as McKinsey.com or op-eds, as well as certain client deliverables. You will advise on communications-related benefits and risks to a range of proactive initiatives, such as research collaborations, storytelling about the firm’s work and co-branding. You will also contribute to global efforts aimed at constantly improving the team’s own operations and the broader firm-wide approach, resources and tools for managing reputation risk.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree; advanced degree is preferred
- 5+ years relevant professional experience with strategic communications, media relations, public affairs and reputation management
- Experience in or with professional services firms or other B2B environments, agency, or public sector experience is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Clear and concise writing and editorial skills including with senior executives, and as part of cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience in staying informed on current events and understanding the media landscape and public dialogue
- Proven ability to identify potential risk and reputation issues early and to develop successful strategies to mitigate them
- Strong project management skills
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
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Certain US states require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role.
A reasonable estimate of the range for new joiners for this role in the United States is $124,500 – $171,200.
Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including,
but not limited to an individual’s assigned office location, experience and expertise.
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Job Skill Group – CSSA
Job Skill Code – CMS – External/Internal Communications Specialist
Function – Risk & Resilience;Firm Administration
Industry – Media & Entertainment;Private Equity & Principal Investors;Public Sector;Social Sector;Telecommunications
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Posted to LinkedIn Date – Wed Jan 04 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City – Washington DC
LinkedIn Posting State/Province – District of Columbia
LinkedIn Posting Country – United States
LinkedIn Job Title – Strategic Communications Specialist
LinkedIn Function – Consulting;Public Relations;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry – Management Consulting;Public Relations and Communications;Research
LinkedIn Seniority Level – Associate
Job Skill Code – CMS – External/Internal Communications Specialist
Function – Risk & Resilience;Firm Administration
Industry – Media & Entertainment;Private Equity & Principal Investors;Public Sector;Social Sector;Telecommunications
Post to LinkedIn – Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date – Wed Jan 04 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City – Washington DC
LinkedIn Posting State/Province – District of Columbia
LinkedIn Posting Country – United States
LinkedIn Job Title – Strategic Communications Specialist
LinkedIn Function – Consulting;Public Relations;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry – Management Consulting;Public Relations and Communications;Research
LinkedIn Seniority Level – Associate
Equal Opportunity Employment Disclaimer
McKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
