Consultant, Public Affairs - Industrials

About The Role  

FTI Consulting’s 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 encompassing diverse tasks such as research and intelligence gathering, project management, stakeholder mapping, narrative and message development, editorial planning and campaign support. In this role, you will play a critical role to delivering integrated communication programs to achieve successful results against client goals and objectives. The Consultant must also keep up to date on key issues and current events for their clients, as well as generally across relevant industries.  

What You’ll Do  

As a Consultant, you will support communication initiatives by helping design and execute tailored programs that align with client goals. Responsibilities include:  

• Conduct research to inform the development of comprehensive communication strategies.  

• Draft and edit client-facing materials, including memos, press releases, presentations, media summaries, social media content, and email communications.  

• Monitor media and policy developments to prepare regular reports for internal and client use.  

• Assist in tracking program performance and creating progress reports.  

• Identify and research relevant stakeholders and target audiences.  

• Attend and report on relevant events.  

Client Delivery

• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business strategy, services, key stakeholders, and competitive landscape.  

• Support the execution of integrated communication programs across multiple client accounts simultaneously.  

• Consistently produce high-quality, client-focused work that aligns with project objectives and deadlines.  

Business Development  

• Contribute to maintaining and strengthening client relationships through consistent, proactive support.  

• Assist managers in evaluating client needs and identifying strategic communication opportunities.  

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. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. 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.  

What You Will Need To Succeed  

• Strong research abilities combined with an interest in public policy  

• Excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills.  

• Adaptability and resil