Intern | Strategic Communications, UAE

FTI Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is offering a summer internship in the UAE, focusing on strategic communications. Interns will gain insights into financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges faced by businesses. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, drafting press releases, and conducting media analysis. Ideal candidates are in their penultimate year of study, pursuing a degree with a strong interest in communications and PR. The application deadline is December 18, 2025.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Must hold valid work permit for UAE.
• An interest in exploring a career in communications and PR.
• Be in your penultimate year of study (graduating in 2027).

Responsibilities

• Supporting and engaging with clients on a day-to-day basis.
• Drafting press releases and other written communication documents.
• Conduct media and digital landscape analysis.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Proactivity

Education

Expected 2:1 degree or equivalent

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 served as trusted advisers to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, and preserve their right to operate. We help businesses articulate their brand and competitive position, and work with them to share their corporate messages most effectively with key stakeholders – whether these are investors, policymakers, employees or consumers, through both traditional and digital PR channels.

Our UAE‑based paid summer internship will give you exposure to sector‑specific and cross‑sector teams for the duration of your eight‑week internship so you can learn from experts in their respective fields. You will be immersed in a fast‑paced learning environment, where your development will be supported by “on‑the‑job” training from colleagues and senior members of your teams.

During your time with us, you will:

• Gain an insight into the financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges faced by businesses and their leaders
• Learn how FTI advises businesses to mitigate risks and achieve successful outcomes through communications strategies
• Understand how FTI uses communications strategies to engage stakeholders and ensure that the right message reaches the right audience at the right time

What You’ll Do

Your typical day might include the following:

• Supporting and engaging with clients on a day‑to‑day basis
• Supporting colleagues on new business proposals
• Summary and analytical tasks, gauging audience and communications impact, for example compiling coverage reports or conducting media and digital landscape analysis
• Drafting press releases and other written communication documents
• Seeking feedback on a client strategy
• Preparing briefing notes for our clients
• Undertaking a variety of research tasks for existing clients
• Supporting clients at events

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

• Must hold valid work permit for UAE
• An interest in exploring a career in communications and PR
• Be in your penultimate year of study (graduating in 2027) and be expected to obtain a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) at any university or degree discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude
• Show an interest in, and understanding of, the different forms of media
• Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)
• Outstanding communication skills – in person, in writing and on the phone
• Strong detail orientation, time management and self‑organisation
• An ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Creative flair and the ability to think outside the box
• Proactivity, and confidence to volunteer for a task without being asked
• A flexible approach to work, particularly in pressurised situations, and being able to think on your feet
• An ability to grasp and succinctly summarise complex issues
• An ability to network and build contacts

Please note: this is NOT a management consulting, strategy consulting or marketing role.

Our Application Process

The deadline for applications is: 18th December 2025

STEP 1: Complete our online application form and submit your CV (no cover letter required).

STEP 2: Complete a pre‑recorded video interview to explore motivations for this role.

STEP 3: Attend a virtual interview to explore your skills and motivations for the role in more detail between 26th January – 20th February 2026.

STEP 4: Job offers are made to successful candidates at the end of February 2026.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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.