WHO WE ARE

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.
Are you ready to make an impact?

ABOUT THE ROLE

FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join its team in Washington, D.C., specializing in providing public affairs and communication services to companies within the industrials sector. Our clients represent a range of industries, including chemicals, manufacturing, infrastructure, agrifood, transportation, and aerospace and defense. The team offers expert counsel to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage public perception, and engage effectively with stakeholders. Services encompass policy advocacy, issues and crisis communications, media relations, campaigns and reputation management.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a wide range of accounts within the industrials sector encompassing diverse tasks such as research and intelligence gathering, project management, stakeholder mapping, narrative and message development, editorial planning and campaign support. In this role, you will play a critical role to delivering integrated communication programs to achieve successful results against client goals and objectives. The Consultant must also keep up to date on key issues and current events for their clients, as well as generally across relevant industries.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Consultant, you will support communication initiatives by helping design and execute tailored programs that align with client goals. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct research to inform the development of comprehensive communication strategies.
• Draft and edit client-facing materials, including memos, press releases, presentations, media summaries, social media content, and email communications.
• Monitor media and policy developments to prepare regular reports for internal and client use.
• Assist in tracking program performance and creating progress reports.
• Identify and research relevant stakeholders and target audiences.
• Attend and report on relevant events.

Client Delivery

• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business strategy, services, key stakeholders, and competitive landscape.
• Support the execution of integrated communication programs across multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Consistently produce high-quality, client-focused work that aligns with project objectives and deadlines.

Business Development

• Contribute to maintaining and strengthening client relationships through consistent, proactive support.
• Assist managers in evaluating client needs and identifying strategic communication opportunities.