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About the role
Clear communication support
A communications consultant helps companies shape what they say, how they say it, and who says it. The work often includes messaging, stakeholder communication, internal announcements, leadership support, and campaign planning. In practice, clients may also look for a corporate communications consultant, communications advisor, or communications manager for the same kind of hands-on work.
Typical deliverables
- Messaging frameworks for projects, change programs, and new initiatives
- Internal communication plans for employees, managers, and leadership teams
- External communication for launches, reputation topics, and media-ready statements
- Q&A documents, talking points, speeches, and presentation copy
- Crisis communication support and issue response material
- Tone-of-voice updates and review of existing communication assets
Skills that matter
Strong professionals combine sharp writing with good judgment. They understand audience needs, translate complex topics into clear language, and keep communication aligned across channels. Common tools include Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Confluence, and collaboration tools used by PR, HR, and leadership teams.
- Strong writing and editing
- Stakeholder management
- Messaging and positioning
- Internal and external communications
- Change communication
- Media and executive support
When companies bring one in
Companies hire a freelance communications consultant when the work is urgent, sensitive, or tied to a specific project. That includes reorganizations, employer branding, product launches, leadership transitions, reputation issues, and content cleanup before a bigger campaign. In Dusseldorf, this is especially relevant for firms with international teams, industrial operations, and headquarters functions that need clear English and German communication.
What strong work looks like
A good communications consultant does more than write polished copy. They ask the right questions, understand the business context, and build messages people can actually use. The best freelance communications consultants are calm under pressure, structured in their process, and able to work with marketing, HR, legal, and senior leadership without creating extra friction.
How to scope the work
Be specific about the audience, channel, tone, and deadline. A freelancer should know whether the job is strategic advisory, content creation, or full project support. If you need a communications consultant in Dusseldorf for on-site workshops or leadership sessions, say so early; many assignments can be handled remotely, but some benefit from in-person alignment.
Meet FRATCH Communications Consultants
Matthias Bullmahn
Interim Manager for Transformation, Change and Restructuring
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Corinna Schmidt
Strategic Advisor Brand and Change
Last position:
Strategic Advisor Brand and Change at Targobank
- Strategic consulting for the Head of Brand on brand strategy and change processes
- Analysis of existing processes, resources, and interfaces within the team as well as with internal and external stakeholders
- Development and implementation of recommendations for action to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Project management and change management for the successful implementation of measures
- Management and selection of external service providers to ensure smooth execution
- Optimization of internal processes and interfaces through in-depth analysis and recommendations for action
- Effective acceleration of decision-making and management processes in brand management
- Successful management of external service providers and agencies for more efficient workflows and higher quality
Gudrun Aydt
Retail & E-Commerce Transformation | Omnichannel Growth | Program & PMO Leadership
Last position:
Project: Consulting & design of programmatic print / donor communication at Kindernothilfe e.V.
Project: Consulting & design of programmatic print / donor communication Activities:
- Analyzing existing print marketing materials and donor communication
- Developing a new thank-you letter and dialogue marketing concept
- Advising on emotional and target-group-appropriate donor messaging
- Designing an omnichannel marketing mix for online and offline
- Aligning print, email, and CRM communication as part of new marketing processes
- Supporting the introduction of new communication workflows around the future email software
- Creating briefing materials and campaign approaches for different target groups
- Researching, selecting, and managing suitable printing and production service providers
- Advising on personalization and automation options in programmatic print
Technical implementation:
- Aligning print and digital processes
- Managing external service providers and printing partners
- Supporting integration of new marketing and communication processes
Reporting:
- Analyzing existing response mechanisms
- Assessing optimization potentials in donor communication
- Making recommendations to improve effectiveness, personalization, and efficiency Markets: Germany [link]
Katharina Neumann
Growth, Brand, Marketing & Digital Strategy Consultant
Last position:
Consultant Global Communications & Corporate Branding/ Strategic Brand & Marketing Project Lead at Merck
Project management for the development, launch, and company-wide implementation of the strategic realignment of the brand based on the new corporate vision (CEO-driven transformation project).
Key responsibilities:
- Designing, enhancing, and implementing the global brand and communication strategy (internal and external) to strengthen strategic positioning, including follow-up concepts for internal identification with the new corporate vision (cross-country implementation with over 60k employees) and external activation.
- Developing and executing new global campaigns across owned and paid channels, including channel strategy, (social) media strategy, and creative concepts.
- Developing and implementing a data-driven approach to manage and optimize brand communication.
- Managing internal communication on strategic topics, including internal events.
- Leading interdisciplinary project teams and collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and hierarchy levels.
- Budget responsibility and managing and integrating external agencies and service providers.
- Driving the integration of AI into brand management and communication.
- Acting as a strategic sparring partner for organization design and the further development of the division strategy and project roadmap in corporate branding. Result: Implemented the global brand and communication strategy and established data-driven and AI-supported foundations for future-ready brand management, strengthened internal anchoring of the corporate vision, and significantly advanced the transformation of corporate branding; awarded the CEO Award.
Stefan Dömelt
Content expert, editor/copywriter, consultant and project manager for corporate communications, PR and social media
Last position:
Online editor and content manager at Federal Employment Agency
- Content responsibility for two areas (careers and continuing education, as well as school, training and studies) and coordination with specialist departments
- Topic research and content planning for the online portal
- Web-friendly creation of target-group-relevant and SEO-optimized content for the online portal
- Building and maintaining multimedia content in the online portal CMS (Drupal)
- Monitoring the content of the online portal using Google Search Console and Matomo
- Ensuring the quality of the online portal through tests and analyses
- PowerPoint presentation of work results in topic conferences with BA specialist departments
- Supporting the existing online presence and analyzing and fixing errors
Marion Gunia
Trainer Communication & Leadership | Talent Acquisition Manager | HR Process Optimization
Last position:
Trainer Communication & Leadership | Talent Acquisition Manager | HR Process Optimization at Self-employed
As a freelance trainer and Talent Acquisition expert, I support companies in attracting, onboarding, developing, and retaining employees professionally.
My focus is on 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 in communication, leadership, onboarding, and knowledge transfer, as well as on 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 including active sourcing and candidate experience.
I combine many years of experience in sales, recruiting, team leadership, and process optimization (HR and sales) with a clear, hands-on approach. Companies benefit from trainings that provide concrete tools and recruiting processes that are fast, transparent, and efficient. The goal is always to strengthen collaboration, preserve knowledge, and make informed decisions.
In addition to training and talent acquisition, I optimize HR processes along the employee lifecycle – from talent acquisition and onboarding through role clarification, induction, knowledge transfer, and handovers to offboarding and knowledge retention. I emphasize clear responsibilities, structured workflows, and communication at eye level.
My work is aimed at companies that want to professionalize their recruiting processes, empower leaders and employees, or sustainably improve knowledge transfer and collaboration.
Key focus areas:
- Training & Workshops (communication, leadership, onboarding, knowledge transfer, offboarding)
- Operational recruiting & active sourcing
- Candidate experience
- HR process optimization along the employee lifecycle
- Knowledge transfer, handovers & role clarification
- Workshop design & moderation
I look forward to connecting with companies that want to strengthen training, talent acquisition, or HR processes – as well as with educational providers looking for hands-on training formats.
Natalie Schmitz
Change & Communication Expert
Last position:
Change & Communication Expert at Healthcare Cooperation
- Strategic consulting on knowledge transfer, change management and communication
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Development and implementation of change strategies
- Change impact analyses
- Ensuring quality gates
- Regular project communication (newsletter/intranet/Confluence/social media)
- Building and embedding a change agent network
- Design and implementation of relevant processes
- Coaching of executives
- Planning and execution of all activities in the area of change management
- Regular health checks to evaluate change readiness
- Facilitating reviews and workshops, including lessons learned
- Empowerment of specific target groups
- Designing and facilitating working sessions
- Coordinating implementation partners
- Risk assessments and planning of actions
Ingo Theissen
Freelance Communications Consultant
Last position:
Freelance Communications Consultant at Ingo Theissen | P'Revolutionary
- Content marketing and consulting
Nicole Hilse
Teaching
Last position:
Teaching at praxisHochschule / European University of Applied Sciences EU-FH
Marietta Rausch
Interim Manager Medical Communications
Last position:
Interim Manager Medical Communications at Biogen GmbH
Martin Scherer
Lecturer (Freelance Lecturer)
Last position:
Lecturer (Freelance Lecturer) at Hochschule Macromedia GmbH, University of Applied Sciences
- Conducting courses on online marketing, digital branding and social media
- Supervising interdisciplinary projects
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Communications Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
4.1 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Marketing, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Professional Services, Advertising, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A communications consultant helps define the message, shape the wording, and choose the right channel for each audience. That can cover internal updates, leadership messaging, launch communication, and issue response. The goal is simple: clear communication that supports the business plan.
A freelance communications consultant is often the better fit for project-based work, urgent support, or a short-term gap in the team. This is common for reorganizations, campaigns, crisis situations, and executive communication needs. It also works well when you need outside judgment without adding a full-time role.
A strong communications advisor should write clearly, handle sensitive topics carefully, and adapt the message to different groups. Look for someone who can brief leaders, build a message house, and keep work aligned with HR, legal, and marketing. Good listening matters as much as good writing.
A communications consultant is usually broader than a content writer and more advisory than a pure PR manager. The role often covers internal communication, stakeholder alignment, and message strategy, not only media relations or copy production. Some projects need one person who can connect all three.
In Dusseldorf, companies often bring in a communications consultant for headquarters communication, change programs, product messaging, and leadership support. International teams also need help turning complex material into clear English and German copy. Industrial, service, and corporate environments all use this kind of support.
Many communications projects can be handled remotely if the brief, inputs, and review process are clear. On-site time is useful for workshops, leadership interviews, crisis coordination, or sensitive internal topics. A good freelance communications consultant should be comfortable with both setups.
Look at the clarity of the thinking, not only the writing style. A good corporate communications consultant can show relevant samples, explain the audience logic, and describe how they handle approvals and sensitive stakeholders. The best sign is a structured approach that fits your context.
A serious communications manager or consultant should ask about the audience, the business goal, the existing materials, and who approves the final message. They should also clarify language needs, internal sensitivities, and the expected level of strategic input. Good questions early on usually lead to better work later.
The average hourly rate for Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 825 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf are German (100%), English (91%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf are Professional Services (91%), Advertising (64%), and Healthcare (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Dusseldorf are Marketing (82%), Project Management (82%), and Strategy (73%).
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