Intern, Strategic Communications - Crisis Communications
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- Feb 28, 2019 Post Date
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• Crisis Communications
As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to learn and have exposure to a full range of strategic communications services. You will also participate in an intensive training program, which includes an introduction to FTI’s business, databases and processes as well as sessions focused on the development of practical research, media relations and investor relations skills. The internship is designed to introduce entry-level candidates to the inner workings of an international communications firm and to help develop essential written and oral communication skills required for this industry. Interns will be paid hourly and are expected to work 40 hours per week.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Assist in drafting communications materials (e.g. writing press releases and briefing documents)
• Compile, track, summarize and report on media coverage
• Conduct background research on companies and core capability topics
• Assist with maintaining contact lists, editorial forward features lists, and event calendars
• Assist with corporate communications and media relations engagements (e.g. liaising with journalists, distributing press releases, providing support for press conferences)
• Assist on new business initiatives (e.g. conducting research on prospects, creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.)
• Liaise across practices in cybersecurity matters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a recent graduate with a strong academic record
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous related internship experience
• Excellent research, writing and organization skills
• Highly motivated and able to work easily in both large team environments or independently
• Analytical approach to creating work product
• Social, enthusiastic and eager to learn and have an ability to work well within a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Competency in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is seeking to hire summer interns to support the implementation of strategic communications programs for a variety of clients across the Americas for a 10 week program. While a strong interest in communications is a must, our internship is not exclusive to public relations or communications applicants. Knowledge of the financial markets, economics, data analysis, employee engagement, social media intelligence, media or government relations is applicable. Successful candidates should have excellent communication (both written and oral) and critical-thinking skills, be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
Specifically in Washington, DC, we are looking for interns in the following practice:
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is seeking to hire summer interns to support the implementation of strategic communications programs for a variety of clients across the Americas for a 10 week program. While a strong interest in communications is a must, our internship is not exclusive to public relations or communications applicants. Knowledge of the financial markets, economics, data analysis, employee engagement, social media intelligence, media or government relations is applicable. Successful candidates should have excellent communication (both written and oral) and critical-thinking skills, be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
Specifically in Washington, DC, we are looking for interns in the following practice:
• Crisis Communications
As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to learn and have exposure to a full range of strategic communications services. You will also participate in an intensive training program, which includes an introduction to FTI’s business, databases and processes as well as sessions focused on the development of practical research, media relations and investor relations skills. The internship is designed to introduce entry-level candidates to the inner workings of an international communications firm and to help develop essential written and oral communication skills required for this industry. Interns will be paid hourly and are expected to work 40 hours per week.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Assist in drafting communications materials (e.g. writing press releases and briefing documents)
• Compile, track, summarize and report on media coverage
• Conduct background research on companies and core capability topics
• Assist with maintaining contact lists, editorial forward features lists, and event calendars
• Assist with corporate communications and media relations engagements (e.g. liaising with journalists, distributing press releases, providing support for press conferences)
• Assist on new business initiatives (e.g. conducting research on prospects, creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.)
• Liaise across practices in cybersecurity matters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a recent graduate with a strong academic record
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous related internship experience
• Excellent research, writing and organization skills
• Highly motivated and able to work easily in both large team environments or independently
• Analytical approach to creating work product
• Social, enthusiastic and eager to learn and have an ability to work well within a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Competency in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
