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2026 Intern - Strategic Communications

🔍 United States

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Strategic Communications
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23 hours ago Post Date
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This job posting will remain open from August 1 to September 1 at 11:59pm EST.

Start Season & Year: Summer 2026
Earliest Graduation Date: December 2026
Latest Graduation Date: August 2027

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

Are you an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated student that is looking to exercise your entrepreneurial spirit in the workplace? FTI Consulting is looking to invest in your future and the future of FTI Consulting with our summer 2026 internship program, which takes place between late May 2026 and August 2026.

The internship program at FTI Consulting serves as a key pathway to entry-level consultant positions, providing interns with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and be considered for future full-time roles.

What You’ll Do

As an Intern, you will become a member of a project team and work closely with our professionals and senior leaders to meet our clients’ needs. We strongly recommend you take time to educate yourself on the Strategic Communications segment, one of our five business segments, as well as the practice areas within Strategic Communications on our Careers Site. After submitting your application, you will have the opportunity to select your practice area and location based on your interests.

The available practices and market locations for this segment are listed below:

  • People & Transformation
    • Locations: Chicago, IL, New York, NY
  • Corporate Reputation - Retail
    • Location: New York, NY
  • Crisis & Litigation
    • Location: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington, DC
  • Cyber - Generalist
    • Location: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington, DC
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Location: New York, NY
  • Public Affairs - Energy
    • Location:  Washington, DC
  • Public Affairs - Healthcare
    • Location:  Washington, DC
  • Public Affairs - Industrials

    • Location:  Washington, DC

       

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

  • Actively pursuing a full-time bachelor’s degree or completing a fifth-year master’s program with a graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027.
  • Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship program, taking place between late May 2026 – August 2026
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as a full-time employee; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to travel to clients and FTI Consulting office(s)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Major(s): Business, Communications, Economics, Graphic Design, History, International Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health and other related majors.

Recruiting Process & Timeline

  • Apply to this business segment posting
  • To fully be considered for this role a Preference Form must be completed for each application.
    • Preference Form – This will allow you to indicate a preferred market location and practice area of interest within this respective segment. This will be sent within 2 business days of completing your initial application.
  • Candidates will be notified of their application status and potential next steps within 1 week of applications closing on September 1st.
  • Final update regarding candidacy will be communicated no later than October 10th.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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