Managing Director, US Digital Creative Content Director | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking an experienced Creative Content Director with 15+ years of experience to join their Corporate Positioning and Insights practice. This role is based in their New York, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative leader responsible for growing the content strategy capability and assisting clients in communicating complex ideas effectively. The role involves working across corporate positioning, public affairs, reputation, digital, and integrated campaigns, partnering with subject matter experts to develop compelling ideas for various channels. As a leader in the creative team, this position will help shape the evolution of creative content as a core offering within the practice. It is a highly collaborative leadership role for someone passionate about team building, strategy development, and creating impactful creative ideas.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in creative strategy, content strategy, integrated marketing, or a related field, preferably within an agency or consulting environment.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing content strategy or creative teams.
• Proven success developing integrated campaigns, creative platforms, and multi-channel content strategies for complex organizations or brands.
• Exceptional storytelling, strategic thinking, and editorial judgment, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives.
• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, including social media, video, paid media, executive communications, and emerging content formats.
• Experience translating research and insights into actionable, client-ready strategies.
• Experience facilitating executive workshops and influencing senior client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and high-profile client engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about AI-powered content tools and emerging technologies, with enthusiasm for applying them to improve team and client outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a passion for mentoring others.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of content strategists, establishing best practices, frameworks, and quality standards across the practice.
• Manage team resourcing, workload planning, and professional development while helping identify future talent needs.
• Lead the development of integrated campaign platforms, messaging frameworks, and cross-channel content strategies that translate research and audience insights into compelling stories.
• Develop integrated content ecosystems that ensure consistent storytelling across websites, social media, video, executive communications, thought leadership, and paid media.
• Lead creative workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and internal teams.
• Partner with creative directors, designers, writers, video producers, and digital strategists to bring integrated campaigns to life, providing strategic direction and creative feedback throughout.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, leading workshops and presenting creative recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to expand engagements.
• Support business development through pitches, proposals, and thought leadership.
• Champion innovation by integrating emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows into content development.

Benefits

• Professional development programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities.
• On-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.
• Dedicated coach for mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior