Consultant, Strategic Communications - Financial Services, Public Affairs

Posted December 12, 2022
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.


ABOUT FTI PUBLIC AFFAIRS:

FTI Consulting Public Affairs practice combines public policy, communications, and sector expertise to offer a unique capability for clients operating at the critical intersection between business and government. The US Public Affairs practice is comprised of 80+ professionals in Washington, DC and across the country, and is led by former House, Senate, White House and federal agency senior staff members, policy experts, press secretaries, journalists, and Congressional and Presidential campaign veterans. We are one of the world's most highly regarded global communications consultancies with a 30-year track record of serving 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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Consultant in our Financial Service Public Affairs practice. As a Consultant, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management and execution of financial services client accounts.Consultants primarily support team members on public affairs and strategic communications advocacy campaigns, including communications and messaging development, cultivating relationships with members of the media, writing press pitches, performing research, media monitoring, and development of client deliverables. In so doing, the Consultant will learn the processes and gain the expertise necessary to service and advise clients, with a particular emphasis on strategic communications and public affairs. A Consultant must keep up-to-date on key financial services policy issues and current developments in the industry.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Client Delivery
  • Assist in the research, planning, and development of comprehensive strategic communications and public affairs advocacy campaigns
  • Write and edit a variety of client materials (e.g., memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media reports, media pitches, social media posts and content, etc.) under the direction of senior team members
  • Prepare daily media monitoring reports and track priority legislation
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the media
  • Write media pitches, press releases and op-eds
  • Develop and maintain media lists for clients and specific targets
  • Demonstrate an understanding of client interests, including business strategy, stakeholders, policy issues and politics

Business Development
  • Maintain solid relationships with clients including identifying new ways to engage on core issues and create new opportunities for clients to advocate for key priorities through events, meetings, and partnerships, aside from traditional media tactics
  • Develop, maintain and grow relationships with key Beltway media reporters and outlets to assist clients' Washington amplifications
  • Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
  • Participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations

Practice Leadership
  • Consistently seek ways to improve client service
  • Strong communications skills, development and ideas to enhance clients' needs
  • Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
  • Contribute to the professional development and performance review process for interns, as needed
  • 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 .)

HOW YOU'LL GROW:

Direct access to leadership in tandem with defined long-term developmental planning ensures continued success and advancements in your career trajectory at FTI. You'll have the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and engage with our diverse clients which will help with your continued growth in new and complex practice skills.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant industry or field, such as Communications, Public Relations, Public/Government Affairs, or Political Science
  • 1+ years' work experience, including internships, at a public affairs agency, on Capitol Hill, in an Administration or agency, trade association, think tank, campaign, public relations, media, or another relevant field.
  • Demonstrated interest in financial services and the key issues facing the industry
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Superior writing, editing, and researching skills
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a positive service-oriented attitude
  • Excellent time management, organizational, written and verbal presentation skills
  • Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
  • COVID Vaccine required*

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change
  • Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to effectively juggle multiple client projects
  • Solid grasp of government affairs/lobbying, public affairs, communications, public relations, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
  • Political acumen gained through work on political campaigns or Capitol Hill

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.

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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