Consultant, Public Affairs - Energy & Natural Resources
Posted July 07, 2023
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FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI C onsulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
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
What You'll Do
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 .)
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What Y ou W ill N eed T o S ucceed
Basic Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
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Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including health, dental, vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Company matched 401K
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee Wellness Platform
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional Development and Certification Programs
- In office free snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7, 6 00 employees located in 3 1 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram 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.