Government Affairs, Senior Consultant
January 8, 2022
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies with a 30-year track record of designing and executing communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. The Strategic Communications segment serves as trusted advisors to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate. Services of the Strategic Communications segment include financial communications, corporate reputation and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include M&A communications, crisis communications, issues management, litigation communications, corporate governance, shareholder activism, proxy advisory, restructuring communications, employee engagement, change communications, strategy consulting, research, as well as digital and creative communications.
We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Public Affairs Government Relations team in our Washington D.C. office. The Senior Consultant will primarily support team members in the execution of programs and campaigns and will conduct research for ongoing projects and work with account teams to execute projects to meet client goals and objectives. A Senior Consultant is expected to keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for our clients, as well as generally in the relevant industries.
A Day in the Life of Senior Consultant
The Senior Consultant will develop in-depth knowledge of clients' objectives and challenges to design and implement innovative strategies to assist them through current situations and prepare them for the future. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Provide research, help plan and develop comprehensive communication programs
• Write and edit a variety of client materials (e.g., strategic memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media reports, media pitches, social media posts and content, etc.) under the direction of senior team members
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
• Research appropriate target media for clients, and develop and maintain media lists
• Develop and evaluate appropriate editorial calendar opportunities
• Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
• Evaluate campaign results against objectives
• Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
• Contribute to the professional development and performance review process for interns, as needed
Client Delivery
• Manage and execute communication strategies and execute a variety of tactics at the same time
• Support multiple client teams to deliver high-quality work focused on client needs
• Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Possess strong project management skills
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
Business Development
• Support relationships with clients
• Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
• Actively participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations
Practice Leadership
• Consistently seek ways to improve client service
• Mentor and coach consultants and interns
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
What's Needed?
• Bachelor's degree in communications, business or related field
• 2+ years of previous experience in communications agency, and/or state/federal government experience; Capitol Hill experience preferred
What else?
• Have a solid grasp of communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
• Possess superior research, public policy, writing, editing skills and oral presentation skills
• Ability to communicate information effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing
• Solid experience with popular blogging tools, publishing software and other social media platforms (i.e., Twitter)
• Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to effectively juggle multiple client projects
• Service-oriented attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter
• Proven project management skills and the ability to proactively support key client relationships
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change
• Understanding of Associated Press Style Guidelines
• A high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies with a 30-year track record of designing and executing communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. The Strategic Communications segment serves as trusted advisors to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate. Services of the Strategic Communications segment include financial communications, corporate reputation and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include M&A communications, crisis communications, issues management, litigation communications, corporate governance, shareholder activism, proxy advisory, restructuring communications, employee engagement, change communications, strategy consulting, research, as well as digital and creative communications.
We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Public Affairs Government Relations team in our Washington D.C. office. The Senior Consultant will primarily support team members in the execution of programs and campaigns and will conduct research for ongoing projects and work with account teams to execute projects to meet client goals and objectives. A Senior Consultant is expected to keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for our clients, as well as generally in the relevant industries.
A Day in the Life of Senior Consultant
The Senior Consultant will develop in-depth knowledge of clients' objectives and challenges to design and implement innovative strategies to assist them through current situations and prepare them for the future. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Provide research, help plan and develop comprehensive communication programs
• Write and edit a variety of client materials (e.g., strategic memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media reports, media pitches, social media posts and content, etc.) under the direction of senior team members
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
• Research appropriate target media for clients, and develop and maintain media lists
• Develop and evaluate appropriate editorial calendar opportunities
• Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
• Evaluate campaign results against objectives
• Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
• Contribute to the professional development and performance review process for interns, as needed
Client Delivery
• Manage and execute communication strategies and execute a variety of tactics at the same time
• Support multiple client teams to deliver high-quality work focused on client needs
• Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Possess strong project management skills
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
Business Development
• Support relationships with clients
• Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
• Actively participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations
Practice Leadership
• Consistently seek ways to improve client service
• Mentor and coach consultants and interns
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
What's Needed?
• Bachelor's degree in communications, business or related field
• 2+ years of previous experience in communications agency, and/or state/federal government experience; Capitol Hill experience preferred
What else?
• Have a solid grasp of communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
• Possess superior research, public policy, writing, editing skills and oral presentation skills
• Ability to communicate information effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing
• Solid experience with popular blogging tools, publishing software and other social media platforms (i.e., Twitter)
• Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to effectively juggle multiple client projects
• Service-oriented attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter
• Proven project management skills and the ability to proactively support key client relationships
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change
• Understanding of Associated Press Style Guidelines
• A high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word