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Communications Consultant

Also known as: Strategic Communications Advisor, Corporate Communications Consultant, Communications Strategist, PR and Communications Consultant

AI Impact Score

45/100

AI is fundamentally reshaping communications work — drafting, editing, media monitoring, and sentiment analysis are all being automated. Consultants who use AI to produce faster, richer content while focusing their human expertise on strategy, narrative framing, and high-stakes crisis management will dominate the market.

$65k – $155k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

52,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Routine press release drafting and editingMedia monitoring and clipping compilationSocial media content scheduling and postingInternal newsletter writing and formatting

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Narrative strategy and messaging architectureCrisis scenario planning and responseStakeholder mapping and influence analysisContent strategy and multi-channel campaign design

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

High-stakes crisis communications and media managementExecutive communications coachingSensitive stakeholder relationship managementStrategic narrative development for M&A, IPO, or restructuring

Current Skills

Strategic communications planningMedia relations and press managementExecutive messaging and speechwritingCrisis communications and reputation managementStakeholder mapping and engagement

Future-Proof Skills

AI-assisted content creation and editingDigital and social media strategyData-driven communications measurementESG and purpose communicationsAI communications governance and policy