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Senior Consultant, Crisis Communications - Washington DC
Company: FTI Consulting, Inc
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 09/21/2024
Senior Consultant, Crisis CommunicationsFTI 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 work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.Are you ready to make your impact?About The RoleA successful Senior Consultant is confident in an entrepreneurial environment and is able to work independently while demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail. Candidates must be able to build strong relationships with colleagues, adapt easily to differing work styles and be open to alternate points of view to improve work processes, solve client needs and contribute to firm development, as applicable. As a part of the Crisis & Litigation Communications team, this role requires a demonstrated sense of urgency and responsiveness to client needs in a high-performing environment.What You'll DoAs a Senior Consultant you will work across FTI Consulting Crisis & Litigation communications offerings, including litigation, complex issues management, government investigations, employment issues, operational incidents, cybersecurity & data privacy, and crisis preparedness. You will supervise research, help develop messaging and communications materials, gain exceptional project management skills, and collaborate with colleagues in other practice areas and geographies to address client challenges.Additionally, you will support strategy development and new business pursuits. As a Senior Consultant, you must keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for clients, as well as broader business trends. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following: - Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business and industry
- Perform detailed and accurate research to underpin all client projects and deliverables
- Support client teams to deliver high quality work that achieves business objectives
- Draft client materials, such as internal communications, stakeholder messaging and presentations under the direction of senior team members
- Contribute to the development of strategic project plans for client programs
- Anticipate client needs and concerns and proactively work with senior leaders to address them
- Provide strong project management support to ensure on-time delivery aligned with broader project plans
- Provide tactical support to team members as needed, including conducting research for new business pitches, etc.
- Work with colleagues to produce new business pitch materials
- Support the development of new offerings that address needs in the market
- Foster new talent development, establishing mentoring relationships with junior team members
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsiblyHow You'll GrowDirect access to leadership with defined long-term career planning will ensure you continue to develop your skills as a communications and change management practitioner. This position also allows the unique opportunity to partner with internal teams in various specialty areas to tackle a myriad of high visibility client challenges across industries. With an emphasis on a collaborative team approach, we all learn from each other as we share diverse perspectives and ways of working to best meet client challenges and continue to grow the firm.What You Will Need to SucceedBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant business field
- 2+ years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing and/or change management
- Experience with crises, financial transactions, restructuring, business transformation and/or other high-intensity work requiring a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Proven project management skills and the developed ability to multi-task effectively (e.g., managing priorities between multiple client assignments)
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills
- Ability to stay well organized, meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- A high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential informationAbout FTI ConsultingFTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, 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 recognized as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. 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.Additional Information
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