Director, Public Affairs – Technology and Telecom

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 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 an impact? 

About The Role  

As a Director in our Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, you will take an active role in running the internal operations of the team, supporting new business pursuits and servicing client accounts. This person will align with Tech sector and our Public Affairs team. FTI Consulting’s Public Affairs practice partners with our clients to manage and execute multi-stakeholder communications activities requiring knowledge of the media, political landscape, and public policy issues. 

A successful Director is a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is hungry to learn new skills and help not just manage projects but play a pivotal role in execution. In this role you will work closely with clients and internal teams to create and maintain project plans and monitor quality control and timeliness of deliverables, while also providing input into the strategy and roll-out of various internal and external initiatives. The ideal candidate isn’t just an effective project manager, but a strategic and critical thinker who can collaborate, manage multiple projects and teams, and is able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication. This person will play a pivotal role in the development and growth of the team.  

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

 
What You’ll Do 

Level Up the Team 

• Apply critical thinking skills to monitor, analyze, and flag opportunities for the team to grow their understanding of trending topics in technology and applications in the real world.  

• Closely follow and analyze the moves of the Trump administration, U.S. States – particularly California, regulatory agencies, and third parties that influence technology policy. 

• Take charge of developing and disseminating regular internal communications for the team, including newsletters, policy or trending topics notes, and flags for Public Affairs leadership. 

• Keep the team organized and efficient by owning internal team processes, managing project timelines and keeping internal and external-facing documents updated, and tracking performance KPIs. 

• Work with junior staff as a leader and demonstrate mentoring ability; effectively manage individuals and teams and foster a positive team culture. 

• Take a leadership role in thought leadership, product offerings, trainings, and mentorship. 

Business Development 

• Translate industry trends and developments into actionable business development opportunities. 

• Develop a full understanding of all the Strategic Communications service offerings and be proficient enough to discuss them fluently in any client situation. 

• Work with colleagues to produce business pitch materials and play an active role in the new business processes and pitches. 

• Develop internal relationships as well as external relationships with reporters, communications professionals, and policy experts to build your personal network and the FTI brand. 

Client Service

• Serve as one of the day-to-day client contacts for select accounts; project manage client accounts, workstreams and projects, and manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership 

• Write and edit a variety of materials (e.g., memos, policy documents, press releases, presentations, emails, media pitches, online 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 

• Contribute to team counsel for clients about policy, industry, company, and market developments 

• Identify resource needs and work with account leaders, project managers and other leaders to assign individual responsibilities 

• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices 

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 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’ll Need to Succeed 

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant industry or field 

• Five to seven years of work experience in-house, at a communications agency and/or state/federal government experience 

• Superior public policy, writing, editing, and research skills 

• Proven project management track record and comfort in managing and working with staff at all levels 

• Prior technology experience, including familiarity with handling major company milestones such as an IPO or capital raise; financial communications experience in any industry is a bonus 

• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and experience effectively using generative AI tools 

• Prior communications or policy experience such as developing and executing strategies intended to raise a client’s profile, balance negative coverage, or providing decision-makers with sharp policy analysis to drive positive organizational outcomes 

• Track record of managing communications effectively with diverse stakeholders in politically charged and/or crisis situations 

• A hunger to learn and a curiosity about not only technology, but the forces and players shaping it 

• Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients and other team members 

• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal presentation skills 

• This role may require occasional travel to clients and FTI office(s) 

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship 

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