Consultant, Public Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources

Posted May 05, 2022
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.


A Day in the Life as a Consultant...

As a Consultant in the Public Affairs, Energy and Natural Resources sector, you will take an active role in supporting team members in the execution of consulting programs in the energy & natural resources and utility space and, by doing so, will learn the necessary subjects and processes to service and advise clients. In this role, you will develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations, draft documents for client use, provide valuable research to inform client decisions, and work with the larger team to provide perspective to clients. Additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
  • Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts on select accounts; manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts public affairs initiatives by demonstrating professional and team leadership
  • Play a role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive communication and governmental strategy programs
  • Monitor client/region specific traditional and social media outlets, summarize findings and build client ready reports
  • Manage client expectations and participate in preparing new business presentations
  • Write and edit a variety of materials (e.g., memos, legislative analysis, press releases, presentations, emails, pitch decks, and web content)
  • Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
  • Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Additional Duties:

Client Delivery
  • Manage 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
  • Provide strong project management
  • 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
  • Maintain solid relationships with clients
  • Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
  • Actively participate in the generation of Strategic Communications new business proposals and presentations

Practice Leadership
  • Consistently seek ways to improve client service
  • Participate and be willing to play a role in strategic initiatives
  • Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly
  • Understand FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice and demonstrate a strong commitment to applying these concepts in daily interactions with colleagues and clients. (Additional information about FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice can be accessed here .)

What Are We Looking For?
  • Solid grasp of strategic communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
  • Demonstrated research and writing skills that show an ability to be resourceful and think critically
  • Energy, gas, and utility experience a plus, but not required
  • Proven project management skills and the ability to proactively support/counsel key client relationship
  • Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to effectively juggle multiple client projects
  • Experience with popular blogging tools (i.e. WordPress), publishing software and other social media platforms (i.e. Twitter) required
  • Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Understanding of Associated Press style guidelines

What Else Are We Looking For?
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant industry or field
  • 1+ years' work experience in communications agency, in-house corporate affairs/communications, and/or state/federal government experience
  • Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
  • COVID Vaccine required*

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form by contacting recruitingsupport@fticonsulting.com .

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plans
  • Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
  • Full package of benefits plans
  • Company matched 401K
  • Annual paid volunteer hours
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • Pet insurance

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

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.

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