Director, Public Affairs - Energy

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.
About The Role As a Director in the Energy and Natural Resources Sector, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts in the energy & natural resources. In this role, you will be responsible for managing both up and down within account teams to appropriately service client communications. You will develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations, draft documents for client use, and provide perspective to clients on internal, peer, and market developments as such pertains to the media. Additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Client Delivery Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts for energy & natural gas and on select 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., engagement and communications plans, strategy memos, 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
Engage with the media on client's behalf
Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
Attend local events and meetings and provide onsite media support.
Business Development Maintain solid relationships with clients
Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs
Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
Participate in the generation new business proposals and presentations
Identify emerging opportunities to add more value for the client
Practice Leadership Consistently seek ways to improve client service
Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
Anticipate potentially difficult situations and be able to evaluate strategies and alternatives with senior management
Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes and to assist others when needed
Effectively manage competing demands for time
Work with junior staff as a leader and demonstrate mentoring ability; effectively manage individuals and teams and develop relationship-building efforts
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 Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in relevant industry or field
5+ years of work experience in communications agency and/or state/federal government experience and/or issues or political campaigns
Superior public policy, writing, editing, and researching skills; Solid grasp of strategic communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience
Proven 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); experience with database tools a

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