Director, Public Affairs

### Who We Are

FTI Consulting offers its clients a multi-disciplinary, sector-focused approach to tackling complex public, corporate and government affairs challenges. 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. We are a global business advisory firm providing strategic counsel, and acting as trusted advisors, on complex communication challenges to the management teams and Boards of Directors of public and private companies. This includes companies seeking to seize market opportunities, manage reputational crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate.

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.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

### About The Role

#### As a Director in the Energy and Natural Resources Sector

You will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts in the energy & natural resources. In this role, you will be responsible for managing both up and down within account teams to appropriately service client communications. You will develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations, draft documents for client use, and provide perspective to clients on internal, peer, and market developments as such pertains to the media. Additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

#### What You’ll Do

– Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts for energy & natural gas and on select 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., engagement and communications plans, strategy memos, presentations, emails, media pitches, web content)
– Demonstrate an understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders and competitive landscape
– Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
– Counsel clients about industry, company, and market developments
– Engage with the media on client’s behalf
– Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
– Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
– Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
– Participate in the generation new business proposals and presentations
– Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
– Work with junior staff as a leader 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 developed 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

– Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry or business field
– 5+ years of work experience in communications agency and/or state/federal government experience and/or issues or political campaigns
– Superior public policy, writing, editing, and researching skills is required
– Demonstrated development of a professional network and experience with media contacts, database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage is required

#### Preferred Qualifications

– Oil, natural gas and mining experience a plus, but not required
– 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
– Experience with popular blogging tools (i.e. WordPress), publishing software and other social media platforms (i.e. Twitter) required
– Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change
– Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
– Understanding of Associated Press Style Guidelines

### Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

– Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
– Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
– Generous paid time off
– Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
– Potential for flexible work arrangements
– Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
– Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
– Employee wellness platform
– Employee recognition programs
– Paid time off for volunteering in your community
– Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
– Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
– Professional development and certification programs
– Free in-office snacks and drinks
– Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
– FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
– Upscale offices close to public transportation

### About FTI Consulting

FTI 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 31 countries, 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 named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit [www.fticonsulting.com](http://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

– **Employee Status:** Regular
– **Exempt or Non-Exempt?:** Exempt
– **Job Family/Level:** Op Level 3 – Director
– **Payroll Expense Type:** Direct (Billable)
– **Compensation**
– **Minimum Pay:** $93,000
– **Maximum Pay:** $194,000

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