Consultant, Strategic Communications|Brazil

Who We Are   
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.   

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.   

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.    

Are you ready to make an impact?  

About The Role 

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including crisis management, litigation communications, financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world. 

We are currently looking for a sagacious Consultant to join our Strategic Communications team in our São Paulo office. This is an entry-level position, and the Consultant will primarily support client teams in the execution of various strategic communications consulting programs simultaneously, across all the different offerings, including crisis communications, public & government affairs, reputation building, financial communications and change management. Given the diverse nature of the work, we are looking for someone who has flexibility, go-getter mentality and is willing to learn and work with different subjects, offerings and industries. This is a very hands-on position, requiring a high level of organization and also that the Consultant keeps up-to-date on key issues and events impacting clients, as well as the general news. As many of the clients are not based in Brazil, the position requires full professional fluency, speaking and writing, in English. This is a hybrid position, the Consultant will be expected to be at the office at least three times a week (Tuesdays to Thursdays), and in-person meetings with clients might happen occasionally.  

What You'll Do 

In this role, the Consultant will develop knowledge of clients' objectives and challenges as well as business and political issues to help the client team design communications strategies and execute program tactics. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:  

• Research on topics such as market issues, public policies and legislations, client challenges and stakeholders, and competitive landscapes; 
• Follow market trends; 
• Prepare daily media monitoring analytical reports for clients;  
• Prepare regulatory monitoring reports for clients; 
• Draft a variety of client materials (e.g., strategic memos, press releases, presentations, position and policy papers, emails, media reports, media pitches, social media posts and internal communications content, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner, under the direction of senior team members;
• Create client-ready deliverables;  
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development; 
• Research appropriate target media for clients, and develop and maintain media lists; 
• Develop appropriate editorial calendar opportunities; 
• Manage the proper functionality of third-party media tools and media subscriptions; 
• Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively; 
• Deliver high-quality work focused on client needs; 
• Evaluate results against objectives; 
• Assist in successfully growing existing accounts; 
• Contribute to the professional development and performance review process for interns, as needed; and 
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly. 

Additional Duties 

Business Development 

• Nurture solid relationships with clients; 
• Work with managers to help clients assess  their needs; 
• Contribute to the development of new business proposals and presentations, including research support.  

How You’ll Grow 

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your understanding of how strategic communications are for the various businesses and use this knowledge to help build best-in-class programs. In addition, developing strong interpersonal skills by working closely with members of the FTI team, in Brazil and abroad, and your clients on a day-to-day basis.  

What You Will Need To Succeed   

Basic Qualifications

• One plus year of professional work experience in corporate communications, media relations, public relations, or related field; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Economics or related; 
• Full professional fluency, speaking and writing, in English is required;  
• Ability to attend client meetings, events and to work at FTI office in São Paulo. Travel outside São Paulo will not be frequent.  

 Preferred Qualifications

• A strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter. A collaborative team player that also has the ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities;  
• Superior research, writing and editing skills;  
• Proven project management skills and the ability to proactively support/counsel key client relationships; 
• Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to effectively juggle multiple client projects; 
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change; 
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word; 
• Spanish knowledge is a plus; and 
• Experience in social media is also a plus.  

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