Vice President, Public Affairs, Technology and Telecommunications Practice
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping
organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value. For over 25 years, FTI has brought insight and expertise
to deliver successful resolution to the most challenging financial, litigation,
and business-critical issues. FTI, recently ranked among Fortune magazine's 100
Fasting-Growing Companies, is a leading global firm that organizations rely on
for advice and solutions in the areas of corporate finance and restructuring,
disputes and investigations, economic consulting, e-discovery software and
services, reputation management, and transaction advisory when confronting the
critical issues that shape their futures. We are involved in high-stakes, fast-paced
computer forensics projects from around the world. Our workforce of more than 3,500 employees
includes numerous PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFEs, JDs, and technologists with expertise
across a broad range of industries including financial services, retail,
healthcare, energy, media, and communications. If you are interested in
becoming part of a fast growing company and helping shape its future, read on.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We seek a
Vice President of Public Affairs, Technology and Telecommunications for the
Public Affairs practice of FD, FTI's Strategic Communications segment. FD Public
Affairs, formerly FD Dittus Communications, has provided public affairs and
strategic communications services to clients for more than 15 years. Based in Washington, D.C., with offices throughout the Americas, FD has a long track record of
success on some of the most controversial public policy issues facing the
business community.
The Vice
President, Technology and Telecommunications practice will be primarily
responsible for developing and implementing strategic public relations and
public affairs programs for technology and telecommunications clients. The Vice President will report to a Senior
Vice President and the General Manager.
The Vice
President must have a demonstrated record of achievement in public affairs, be
knowledgeable about the legislative and regulatory issues facing the technology
industry, have experience dealing with the news media, managing clients,
writing new business proposals andwinning new
business.
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PRIMARY
DUTIES:
Develop and
Manage Multidisciplinary PR Campaigns.
The Vice President will be responsible for developing and managing
multi-disciplinary PR campaigns. In this
role, the Vice President will be responsible for developing strategic
communications plans, providing overall strategic direction to account teams,
and managing the implementation of strategic public relations programs.
Client
Management. The Vice President will serve as the primary
point of contact for the client and be responsible for ensuring that services
are delivered to the client on time and on budget. The Vice President will establish measurable
goals for clients and report the results to clients on an ongoing basis.
Account
Team Management.
The Vice President will manage account teams. The Vice President will be
responsible for ensuring that account staff designated to speak with the media,
manage coalition activities or conduct third-party outreach are capable of
managing an interview and are adequately briefed and trained to communicate key
messages.
Media
Relations and Placement. The Vice President will work
with both clients and account teams to identify and create newsworthy
information/events and ensure their coverage in major newspapers and trade
publications. The Vice President will
guide the client and account team in developing story ideas, working with
reporters, providing information to the media and representing clients to the
media.
Budgeting
Accountability. The Vice President will have primary
responsibility for developing, managing and overseeing client budgets and
expenses and maintaining adequate profit margins for the firm. The Vice
President will have primary responsibility for ensuring that FD is providing
the appropriate level of client service.
Events
Management. The Vice President will manage the overall
production and implementation of press conferences, congressional briefings,
media tours, and other media and third-party events.
Third-Party
Outreach. The Vice President will manage the
development of third-party supporters and be primarily responsible for
generating grassroots support.
Materials
Production. The Vice President will be responsible for
managing the production of video news releases, audio news releases, b-roll,
advertising, etc.
Research. The Vice President will be
responsible for managing quantitative and qualitative research projects for
clients.
Client
Development. The Vice President will assist the Senior
Vice President and senior management team in developing new client contacts and
business opportunities as well as increasing existing client budgets. The Vice President will draft proposals
recommending strategies for business development for both current and potential
clients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to
develop and manage multi-disciplinary campaigns utilizing media, grassroots,
advertising, research and marketing communications.
Ability to
manage, lead and motivate professional and administrative staff.
Outstanding
written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to
write effective new business proposals.
Experience
in major decision making and problem solving.
Experience
reaching media, public policy and consumer audiences.
Ability to
analyze the impact of legislative and regulatory policies on clients and
prospective clients.
Ability to
network for new issues and new leads with prospective and existing clients.
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