About The Role
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, people & change, technology media telecoms (TMT) and life sciences.
You would be joining a fast-paced team which delivers a range of corporate communications support and advice to its multi sector clients (Financial Services, TMT, Government to name but a few) and values hard work , an entrepreneurial approach and the capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge. Equally, the team places great emphasis on its close-knit culture, which has been a key driver of its s teady growth .
What You'll Do
You will play a fundamental role within the account teams, delivering high-quality work to an array of multi-sector clients. Responsibilities will include:
- Daily news monitoring and delivering news reports and analysis both internally and to external clients
- Deliver corporate communications programs , helping to develop and maintain media relationships and managing news hook calendars
- Keeping abreast of media moves and role/beat changes for journalists
- Work alongside colleagues to ensure timescales and quality assurance are adhered to
- Compile client activity reports, helping to keep account teams on track with deliverables
- Focus on client retention through exemplary service delivery
- Assist senior team members in creatively preparing and delivering the client strategy including draft press releases, draft media statements, media pitches and award entries
- Work across multiple corporate communications workstreams , including public affairs, investor relations, crisis management, and market entry
How You'll Grow
In addition to day-to-day client responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the team and broader FTI Consulting through new business development including:
- Deliver research and contribute to new business pitch documents for the team as requested
- Contribute fresh ideas to team marketing meetings
- Proactively network with media and industry contacts, as well as potential clients
- Participate in weekly team meetings by contributing ideas and client information with the team
- Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues
- Develop relationships with other teams within FTI
- Work across multiple corporate communications programs (including public affairs, investor relations, crisis management, and market entry)
Basic Qualifications / Qualifications & Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- At least a years' experience in an in-house communications or PR agency role is vital
- Strong written skills and content productions abilities a must
- Possess or have the desire to develop excellent contacts with the local and regional media
- Experience in Financial Services and related sectors is an advantage.
Personal Requirements
- Excellent organizational , planning and people skills
- High personal energy
- Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organizations
- Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead
- Ability to work effectively within a busy
- Takes a pragmatic and 'can do' approach
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 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, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
