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Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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public-affairs-consultant Occupational skill for the role 'public affairs consultant' (also: public affairs agent, lobbyist, public affairs officer, public information consultant, public affairs specialist, corporate and public affairs consultant). Use when the user asks for typical public affairs consultant work such as: Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.; Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.; Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

Public Affairs Consultant

Public affairs consultants function as representatives for a client's goal. They attempt to persuade legislative bodies and policy makers to implement laws or regulation in accordance with the client's wishes, and negotiate with parties with potentially conflicting interests. They perform analytical and research duties in order to ensure that the client's cause is being addressed in an appropriate way to the appropriate parties. They also consult their clients on their causes and policies.

Core workflow

  1. Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
  2. Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
  3. Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
  4. Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
  5. Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
  6. Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
  7. Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
  8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • advise on conflict management
  • advise on legislative acts
  • apply diplomatic principles
  • diplomatic principles
  • government policy implementation
  • influence legislators
  • legislation procedure
  • maintain relationships with government agencies
  • manage government policy implementation
  • manage relationships with stakeholders
  • perform political negotiation
  • protect client interests

Hot technologies

  • Slack
  • Salesforce software
  • Teradata Database
  • Microsoft Access
  • Yardi software
  • Google Analytics
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Outlook

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9e285322-2cfa-430f-9b66-41be57d698e2), ONET 30.3 (11-2032.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*