Strategic Communications Consultant

D. Wilson Agency•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

D. Wilson Agency, LLC (DWA) is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Strategic Communications Consultant to support a portfolio of high-impact planning, transportation, and complex community-facing infrastructure initiatives, as well as communications on behalf of the agency itself. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Charlotte, NC and offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, community engagement, and strategic communications on projects that shape how communities move, grow, and thrive. The ideal candidate brings deep experience communicating complex topics to a broad mix of audiences, a strong command of public affairs and stakeholder management, and a passion for community-centered outcomes. You will serve as a key member of DWA's project delivery team, working alongside senior consultants and client partners to advance communications strategies that build trust, manage narratives, and ensure community voices are centered throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to client-facing work, this role will contribute to DWA's own brand positioning, thought leadership, and external communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, urban planning, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or community engagement, with at least two (2) years supporting public sector, infrastructure,or transportation projects
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and compellingly for a broad mix of audiences, including residents, elected officials, and media
Experience planning and supporting public engagement events and stakeholder outreach campaigns
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and digital communications platforms
Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competency working with communities of varied racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale P3 (public-private partnership) and complex enterprise level initiatives.
Familiarity with community engagement best practices
Experience working with or within a management consulting or public affairs firm
Experience working with public sector entities and government structures
Knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg communities, regional stakeholders, and local government landscape

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies for planning, transportation, and infrastructure projects with significant community impact across multiple regions
Draft, edit, and produce a wide range of communications materials including press releases, fact sheets, talking points, project updates, briefing documents, and stakeholder correspondence
Support media relations activities including coordinating press inquiries, preparing spokespersons, and monitoring coverage
Maintain consistent project messaging across all channels and audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse community members
Support public engagement activities such as listening sessions, community briefings, town halls, and open houses
Develop stakeholder outreach communications and manage coordination with public information officers, client agencies and stakeholder groups
Prepare invitations, agendas, presentation materials, and post-event summaries for engagement events
Track stakeholder concerns, questions, and commitments; develop response strategies and follow-up communications
Identify and cultivate relationships with community-based organizations
Create and manage project communications content for digital platforms including websites, social media, e-newsletters, and public-facing portals
Develop accessible, plain-language materials that translate technical subject matter for general audiences
Support the creation of visual communications assets in coordination with graphic design resources
Manage and oversee subconsultant resources activities and deliverables
Support DWA's external communications presence including drafting content for the agency website, social media channels, and professional profiles
Develop thought leadership materials such as articles, op-eds, capability statements, and award submissions that elevate DWA's visibility and reputation in the market
Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral that communicate DWA's expertise and value to prospective clients
Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across all agency-facing communications touch points
Support executive communications for firm leadership including prepared remarks, speaking submissions, and professional correspondence
Collaborate with internal project teams, client agency staff, and subconsultant partners to align on communications timelines and deliverables
Maintain communications tracking logs, stakeholder contact databases, and project documentation
Prepare status reports, meeting summaries, and briefing materials for project leadership
Participate in project team meetings and contribute to workplan refinement and strategy