Director, Public Affairs - Industrials

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. You will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts. In this role, you will play a critical role in delivering integrated communication programs to achieve successful results against client goals and objectives. A Director is expected to keep up to date on key issues and current events for their clients, as well as generally across relevant industries.

What You’ll Do

Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts for accounts; manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership

Write and edit a variety of materials (e.g., memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media pitches, web content)

Demonstrate an understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders, and competitive landscape

Deliver high-quality work focused on client needs

Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner

Take a proactive approach and anticipate client needs

Counsel clients about industry, company, and market developments

Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities

Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices

Adhere to the company’s hybrid in-office attendance requirements

Adhere to time entry requirements, including accuracy and timeliness

Help clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity

Participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations

Identify emerging opportunities to add more value for the client

Work and demonstrate mentoring ability; effectively manage individuals and teams and develop relationship-building efforts

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development, and we have 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 You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in a public affairs firm, a corporate role, and / or state / federal government experience

Superior public policy, writing, editing, and researching skills

Understands and lives by FTI’s values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice, and works with junior staff to embed these concepts within the firm’s culture

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Ability to travel to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed

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

Demonstrated development of a professional network and experience with media contacts, database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage is required

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Understanding of Associated Press Style Guideline

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About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 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. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

Compensation Disclosure : Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

Exempt or Non-Exempt? : Exempt

Job Family / Level : Op Level 3 - Director

Employee Status : Regular

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