2026 Summer Internship | Strategic Communications, London

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?

FTI Consulting Strategic Communications Summer Internship 2026

•    Do you want to work with the world’s most recognisable and influential businesses to tell their stories and navigate critical reputational challenges? 
•    Do you have strong communication and writing skills that you wish to apply in a dynamic team environment? 
•    Are you personable and looking to build a strong network with different types of communications professionals?

At FTI Consulting, we’re looking for future experts with impact to join our ever-growing award winning Strategic Communications business. We invest in our graduates’ career development from day one, providing both structured and “on-the-job” training and enabling access to a broad network of professionals to work with and learn from. We are a meritocratic organisation. We prioritise diversity of thought and welcome unique viewpoints that challenge us to think differently – and creatively. Our professionals come from a variety of backgrounds, with diverse capabilities and experience, but they all share our values and commitment to great work, striving for excellence in everything they do. We are passionate about recruiting, developing, and training the best candidates. Whatever your university or degree discipline, if you are a motivated individual with the skills and desire to pursue a career in strategic communications and public relations, we encourage you to apply!

About FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications practice

The Strategic Communications segment within FTI Consulting designs, develops and executes communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges. For more than 35 years, we have served as trusted advisers to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, and preserve their right to operate. We help businesses articulate their brand and competitive position, working with them to share their corporate messages most effectively with key stakeholders – whether these are investors, policy makers, employees, or consumers – through both traditional and digital PR channels.

With over 300+ colleagues across our London office, we offer the flexibility to work either in specialist teams or in cross-sector practices across our three key pillars: corporate reputation, capital markets and public affairs. Our clients range from start-ups to multinational companies, from household names to cutting edge businesses – and everything in between. We build and structure account teams with professionals across the business based on the client’s needs – meaning you will have the opportunity to work with a range of people.

About the Summer Internship Role

Our London-based paid summer internship will place you in a sector or specialism team for the duration of your eight-week internship so that you can learn from experts in their respective fields.

Our sector teams:

•    Financial services 
•    Retail and consumer
•    Natural resources and energy
•    Real estate and property 
•    Industrials
•    Technology media and telecoms
•    Life sciences and healthcare

Our specialism teams:

•    Public affairs
•    People and transformation 
•    Crisis preparedness and management 
•    Special situations
•    Digital and Insights
•    Litigation

You will be immersed in a fast-paced learning environment, where your development will be supported by “on-the-job” training from colleagues and senior members of your teams.

During your time with us, you will:

•    Gain an insight into the financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges faced by businesses and their leaders 
•    Learn how FTI advises businesses to mitigate risks and achieve successful outcomes through communications strategies
•    Understand how FTI uses communications strategies to engage stakeholders and ensure that the right message reaches the right audience at the right time

Throughout the internship, you will be supported by a performance coach and a buddy who will provide day-to-day oversight and guidance during your time with us. You will be part of a larger internship cohort, both within Strategic Communications and the wider FTI Consulting business. As such, you will have a strong network around you of like-minded young professionals and those dedicated to furthering your career development.

What You’ll Do

Your typical day might include the following:

•    Drafting press releases and supporting client comms and content creation
•    Researching and brainstorming ideas to support communications strategies and planning
•    ‘Selling in’ stories to journalists, pitching interviews and gathering feedback on a client strategy
•    Helping prepare clients for media engagements, including drafting briefing notes
•    Compiling coverage reports and conducting media and digital landscape analysis
•    Producing activity reports to capture and evaluate the impact of client comms strategy
•    Supporting planning, communication and execution of client events
•    Supporting colleagues on new business proposals

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.

At FTI Consulting, we work hard to create an inclusive and high-performing culture in which our professionals can grow their careers and achieve their full potential, while also ensuring that we cultivate a fast-paced, supportive, and dynamic learning environment.

As such, there are regular networking events and other social activities to get involved in. There are also groups dedicated to embracing, cultivating, and maintaining the diverse and inclusive nature of our team.

How to apply

•    Candidates are required to submit a professionally formatted current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, not longer than three pages, which clearly shows how you meet the required qualifications outlined above
•    If your CV or resume meets our criteria, you will then be asked to make a video submission, answering a number of questions – you will have 48 hours to complete this task, once received

Note: At FTI Consulting, we value authenticity and want to see your unique skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity in action. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment, we ask that you do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) or other automated software to respond to questions or complete tasks during your interview.

Our goal is to understand your personal strengths and how you think—not how an AI responds. Using such tools may misrepresent your capabilities and could impact your candidacy. If we detect or suspect the use of AI during the application process, we may disqualify candidates from the hiring process.”

Key dates

•    Applications open: 27 October 2025
•    Closing date for applications: 27 November 2025

•    Successful candidates from the application and video questions will be asked to participate in a virtual interview between 28 January – 4 February 2026
    o Please note: invitations for interviews will be sent 22-26 January 2026

•    Assessment centres will be held on 12 February and 17 February 2026
    o Please note: invitations for assessment centres will be sent 6-8 February 2026

•    Successful candidates will be contacted following assessment centres
•    The internship runs from 6 July 2026 for eight weeks

Note: Candidates that successfully complete the internship programme will be considered for a place on the FTI Consulting Strategic Communications graduate scheme, commencing in September 2027.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7900 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 Linkedln.

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