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Senior Consultant, Technology, Media & Telecommunications | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $119,000/yr($80,000/yr$119,000/yr)

About the role

Who We Are


FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s 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, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll 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 Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join its team, specializing in providing public affairs and communication services to companies within the technology sector. Our clients represent a range of industries, including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and its underlying infrastructure, agentic search, robotics, cloud computing, and digital marketplace platforms. The team offers expert counsel to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage public perception, and engage effectively with stakeholders. Services include 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 technology sector encompassing diverse tasks such as research and intelligence gathering, project management, stakeholder mapping, narrative and message development, editorial planning and coalition campaign support. In this position, you will play a critical role in delivering integrated communication programs to achieve successful results against client goals and objectives. The Senior 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 Senior Consultant, you will support communication initiatives by helping design and execute tailored programs that align with client goals. Responsibilities include:

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

  • Identify and manage team and firm participation at relevant events and support FTI-hosted events.

  • Support the organization and development of team documents such as staffing and pipeline trackers, trending issues tracker, team summit agendas, team bios, and key client case studies.

  • Work cross-functionally with team members in other sectors and practices at FTI

  • Participate in the development of new business proposals, pitch materials, and presentations to help grow client accounts.

Client Delivery

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

  • Develop and execute integrated communication programs across multiple client accounts simultaneously.

  • Conduct complex research and analysis to inform client recommendations.

  • Identify and research relevant stakeholders and target audiences.

  • Prepare polished, client-ready deliverables (e.g. memos, press releases, presentations, media summaries, social media content, and email communications) efficiently and on schedule.

  • Evaluate and recommend timely editorial opportunities and engagements.

  • Assist in tracking program performance and creating progress reports.

  • Collaborate with managers to assess project resource needs and help coordinate task assignments across the team.

  • Provide thoughtful, responsive support to client challenges and requests.

  • Contribute to the growth of existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and supporting project execution.

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 Consulti

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