Director, Public Affairs - Industrials

Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the worlds top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, youll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, youll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. Youll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consultings Strategic Communications segment is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join its team in Washington, D.C., specializing in providing public affairs and communication services to companies within the industrials sector. Our clients represent a range of industries, including chemicals, manufacturing, infrastructure, agrifood, transportation, and aerospace and defense. The team offers expert counsel to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage public perception, and engage effectively with stakeholders. Services encompass policy advocacy, issues and crisis communications, media relations, campaigns and reputation management.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a wide range of accounts within the industrials sector. You will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client account. In this role, you will play a critical role to delivering integrated communication programs to achieve successful results against client goals and objectives. You will lead high-impact public affairs and communications programs, guiding clients through complex regulatory environments, managing sensitive issues, and shaping narratives that influence policy and public perception. A Director is expected to keep up to date on key issues and current events for their clients, as well as generally across relevant industries.

What Youll Do

• Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts for 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., memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media pitches, web content)
• Demonstrate an understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders, and competitive landscape
• Deliver high-quality work focused on client needs
• Create client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Take a proactive approach and anticipate client needs
• Counsel clients about industry, company, and market developments
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
• Adhere to the companys hybrid in-office attendance requirements
• Adhere to time entry requirements, including accuracy and timeliness
• Help clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity
• Participate in the generation new business proposals and presentations
• Identify emerging opportunities to add more value for the client
• Work and demonstrate mentoring ability; effectively manage individuals and teams and develop relationship-building efforts

How Youll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development, and we have 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. Youll 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

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your familiesphysically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following :

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of awardwinning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.