Consultant, Public Affairs - Energy

FTI Consulting•Washington, DC

4d•$68,000 - $91,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Consultant in the Public Affairs, Energy and Natural Resources sector, you will take an active role in supporting team members in the execution of consulting programs in the energy & natural resources and utility space and, by doing so, will learn the necessary subjects and processes to service and advise clients. In this role, you will develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations, draft documents for client use, provide valuable research to inform client decisions, and work with the larger team to provide perspective to clients.

Requirements

Solid grasp of strategic communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
Demonstrated research and writing skills that show an ability to be resourceful and think critically
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
Ability to travel to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry or field
1+ years’ work experience in communications agency, in-house corporate affairs/communications, and/or state/federal government experience
Energy, natural gas, utility, and energy adjacent (i.e. data centers) experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts on select accounts; manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts public affairs initiatives by demonstrating professional and team leadership
Play a role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive communication and governmental strategy programs
Monitor client/region specific traditional and social media outlets, summarize findings and build client ready reports
Manage client expectations and participate in preparing new business presentations
Write and edit a variety of materials (e.g., memos, legislative analysis, press releases, presentations, emails, pitch decks, and web content)
Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Manage communication strategies and execute a variety of tactics at the same time
Support multiple client teams to deliver high-quality work focused on client needs
Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
Provide strong project management
Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
Maintain solid relationships with clients
Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
Actively participate in the generation of Strategic Communications new business proposals and presentations
Consistently seek ways to improve client service
Participate and be willing to play a role in strategic initiatives
Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly