2027 Summer Internship, Strategic Communication

Consulting, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting UAE invites a high-potential student to join a paid eight-week internship in strategic communications. You will work alongside seasoned consultants on live client assignments and gain hands-on experience across corporate reputation, financial communications and public affairs.

You will develop messages, analyse stakeholders and support the creation of client materials while receiving coaching and feedback from a dedicated mentor.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree with a focus on communications or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to draft clear messages.
• Interest in business, current affairs, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support client teams on day-to-day strategic communications programmes.
• Conduct research to understand industries, stakeholders and media landscapes.
• Assist in developing strategies, key messages and engagement approaches.
• Draft press releases, briefing notes, talking points and Q&A.
• Monitor media coverage and assess communications impact.
• Contribute to client meetings, events and pitch development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sectors on client assignments.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Media literacy

Education

Penultimate year student (graduating 2028)

Job description

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

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 worked with management teams and Boards of Directors to help them navigate change, manage reputational and stakeholder challenges, strengthen their positioning and communicate around important business moments. Our work spans corporate reputation, financial communications, public affairs, crisis and issues management, employee engagement and digital communications.

We help clients understand the audiences that matter to them, develop clear and credible messages, and engage effectively with stakeholders including investors, policymakers, employees, media and consumers.

Our UAE-based paid summer internship will give you exposure to a range of sectors, clients and communications disciplines over an eight-week programme. You will work alongside experienced consultants on live client assignments in a fast‑paced environment, with your development supported through hands‑on learning, regular feedback and guidance from colleagues across the team.

During your time with us, you will:

• Gain insight into the complex business, reputational and stakeholder challenges organisations and their leaders face
• Learn how strategic communications can help clients manage issues, strengthen their positioning and achieve their objectives
• Understand how communications strategies are developed to reach the right audiences with clear, relevant and credible messages

What You’ll Do

Your typical day might include the following:

• Supporting client teams on day-to-day strategic communications programmes and advisory work
• Conducting research and analysis to understand industries, stakeholders, media landscapes and emerging issues relevant to our clients
• Supporting the development of communications strategies, key messages and stakeholder engagement approaches
• Drafting a range of communications materials, including press releases, briefing notes, talking points, Q&A s and other client content
• Monitoring and analysing traditional and digital media coverage, identifying relevant trends and assessing communications impact
• Supporting the preparation of client meetings, executive engagements, speaking opportunities and events
• Contributing to new business proposals, research and pitch development
• Working alongside colleagues across different sectors and specialisms on a range of client assignments

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

• Wanting to a build a career in communications and PR
• Be in your penultimate year of study (graduating in 2028) and be expected to obtain a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) at any university or degree discipline
• Must be available to conduct a 10-week internship from June 14 till to August 20, 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and proactive approach.
• A genuine interest in business, current affairs, communications and the issues shaping organisations and their stakeholders.
• An understanding of traditional, digital and social media.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation, time managemen