Consultant, Public Affairs - Energy

About the role

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. You will learn the necessary subjects and processes to service and advise clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations
• Draft documents for client use
• Provide valuable research to inform client decisions
• Work with the larger team to provide perspective to clients
• 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
• 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

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Prominent 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
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Understanding of Associated Press style guidelines
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change

Preferred Qualifications

• 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