Hybrid Summer Internship: Strategic Communications

Andersch Ag; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 17,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Dubai offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Strategic Communications. This eight-week, hybrid program provides exposure to multiple sectors, clients and communications disciplines, with hands-on learning and regular feedback from colleagues across the team.

You will work with experienced consultants on live client assignments, receive coaching, and develop skills in research, messaging and media monitoring throughout the eight-week experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree and graduating in 2028 (penultimate year).
• Expected 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• Available to undertake a 10-week internship from June 14 to August 20, 2027.
• Interest in business, current affairs, communications and stakeholder issues.
• Understanding of traditional, digital and social media.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support client teams on day-to-day strategic communications programmes and advisory work.
• Conduct research and analysis on industries, stakeholders, media landscapes and issues relevant to clients.
• Assist in developing communications strategies, key messages and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Draft press releases, briefing notes, talking points, Q&As and other client content.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and digital media coverage; identify trends and impact.
• Support preparation of client meetings, executive engagements, speaking opportunities and events.
• Contribute to new business proposals, research and pitch development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sectors and specialisms on client assignments.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Curiosity

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Penultimate year of study (graduating 2028)

2:1 degree or equivalent

Job description

FTI Consulting in Dubai offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Strategic Communications. This eight-week, hybrid program provides exposure to multiple sectors, clients and communications disciplines, with hands-on learning and regular feedback from colleagues across the team.

You will work with experienced consultants on live client assignments, receive coaching, and develop skills in research, messaging and media monitoring throughout the eight-week experience.