Director, Public Affairs - Energy

FTI Consulting•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a Director in FTI Consulting’s Energy and Natural Resources Sector, you will support the day-to-day management of client accounts in energy and natural resources. You will serve as a client contact, manage work across account teams, and develop and execute communications strategies that meet client expectations. The role includes drafting client materials and advising clients on internal, peer, industry, and market developments as they relate to the media. You will manage the quality and timely delivery of work across multiple accounts, counsel clients, engage with media on their behalf, and provide onsite media support at local events and meetings. You will also support account growth and business development, contribute to thought leadership, and lead and mentor junior staff. FTI Consulting offers professional development through on-the-job learning, courses and certifications, a dedicated coach, and programs for key career milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant industry or field.
At least 5 years of work experience in a communications agency, state or federal government, issues work, or political campaigns.
Superior public policy, writing, editing, and research skills.
Solid grasp of strategic communications, including traditional media relations and digital and social media program management.
Proven project management skills and ability to proactively support and counsel key client relationships.
Strong time and priority management skills and ability to manage multiple client projects.
Experience with blogging tools such as WordPress, publishing software, social media platforms such as Twitter, database tools, and pitching media to secure client coverage.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Understanding of Associated Press Style Guidelines.
Ability to travel to client sites and FTI offices as needed.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil, natural gas, and mining.
A developed professional network and experience with media contacts.
Experience in crisis preparedness, including assessing client readiness and potential risks, supporting crisis management plans and crisis communications strategies, and participating in crisis tabletop and simulation exercises.
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking, deadline-oriented environment with regular change.

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day client contact for energy and natural gas accounts and manage the quality of work across multiple accounts.
Write and edit engagement and communications plans, strategy memos, presentations, emails, media pitches, web content, and other materials.
Understand clients’ business strategies, services, stakeholders, and competitive landscapes.
Deliver high-quality, timely, efficient, client-ready work and anticipate client needs.
Counsel clients on industry, company, and market developments.
Engage with media on clients’ behalf and provide onsite media support at local events and meetings.
Identify account resource needs and coordinate with managers on assigning responsibilities.
Support billing procedures to ensure client invoices are delivered accurately and on time.
Maintain client relationships and help clients assess program needs.
Support program measurement and progress reporting.
Participate in developing new-business proposals and presentations and identify opportunities to add client value.
Improve client service and support the development, production, and marketing of thought leadership.
Evaluate strategies and alternatives for potentially difficult situations with senior management.
Manage competing demands, take responsibility for outcomes, and assist colleagues as needed.
Lead, mentor, and manage junior staff and teams, and support relationship-building efforts.