Managing Director, Public Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources
Posted January 01, 2022
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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.
Our Approach to Public Affairs
FTI Consulting combines public policy, capital markets and industry-specific expertise to offer a unique capability for clients operating at the critical intersection between business and government. We are one of the world's most highly regarded 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.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Managing Director in the Energy Natural Resources (ENR) sector in Washington, DC, you will provide senior-level counsel and assist clients in developing multi-faceted communications strategies to shape and inform the political and policy environment. A successful Managing Director will be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, have the ability to secure and build strong client relationships, develop new business opportunities, stay abreast of industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm's offerings.
Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate an excellent command of (1) the power, utilities and transmission sectors; (2) the competitive landscape surrounding corporations in the space; and (3) legislative and regulatory issues that have the potential to impact our clients. Other qualifications and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Client Delivery
• Provide expert communications and/or advocacy counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities
• Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Oversee client budgets, business strategy, and be accountable for client account profitability
Business Development
• Generate and lead new business development efforts
• Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients
• Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas
• Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business
Practice Leadership
• Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges
• Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel
• Anticipate potential challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management
What Are We Looking For?
• BA or BS from accredited college or university
• 10+ years of relevant experience developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies
• On-the-record media affairs experience and expertise; current relationships with industry-focused journalists
• Congressional, Executive Branch and/or trade association experience preferred
• In-house corporate communications and/or communications firm experience a plus
• Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required