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Director, Public Affairs: Energy--Strategic Communications

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A Day in the Life as a Director…

 

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 and utility space. 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 utilities companies 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., memos, press releases, 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

• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities

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

 

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

 

What Are We Looking For?

 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry or field

• Minimum five years of work experience in communications agency and/or state/federal government experience

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

 

What Else Are We Looking For?

 

• Solid grasp of strategic communications, including traditional media relations experience, as well as digital and social media program management experience

• Energy, gas, and utility experience a plus, but not required

• 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

• Demonstrated development of a professional network and experience with media contacts, database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage is required

• Experience with popular blogging tools (i.e. WordPress), publishing software and other social media platforms (i.e. Twitter) required

• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented dynamic environment with regular change

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Understanding of Associated Press Style Guidelines

 

About FTI Consulting

 

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,400 employees located in 26 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. FTI Consulting was engaged to work on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors and CIT, just to name a few.

 

FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.

 

FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes. 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. Position Classification: Exempt.

 

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