Senior Consultant | Corporate Reputation | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global expert firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Strategic Communications practice. You will work with multi-sector clients to deliver high-quality communications support, manage media relationships, and develop client strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills and some experience in communications or PR. The role offers professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Professional development programme

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Some experience in an in-house communications or PR agency role is vital.
• Desire to develop excellent contacts with the local and regional media.
• Experience in Financial Services and related sectors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality work to multi-sector clients.
• Daily news monitoring and analysis.
• Deliver corporate communications programmes.
• Help manage media relationships.
• Compile client activity reports.
• Assist senior team members in drafting media materials.

Skills

Strong written skills

Content production abilities

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build rapport

Education

Educated to degree level 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 practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, people & change, technology media telecoms (TMT) and life sciences.

You would be joining a fast‑paced team which delivers a range of corporate communications support and advice to its multi‑sector clients (Financial Services, TMT, Government to name but a few) and values hard work, an entrepreneurial approach and the capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge. Equally, the team places great emphasis on its close‑knit culture, which has been a key driver of its steady growth.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high‑quality work to an array of multi‑sector clients.
• Daily news monitoring and delivering news reports and analysis both internally and to external clients.
• Deliver corporate communications programmes, helping to develop and maintain media relationships and managing news hook calendars.
• Keeping abreast of media moves and role/beat changes for journalists.
• Work alongside colleagues to ensure timescales and quality assurance are adhered to.
• Compile client activity reports, helping to keep account teams on track with deliverables.
• Focus on client retention through exemplary service delivery.
• Assist senior team members in creatively preparing and delivering the client strategy including draft press releases, draft media statements, media pitches and award entries.

How You’ll Grow

• In addition to day‑to‑day client responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the team and broader FTI Consulting through new business development.
• Deliver research and contribute to new business pitch documents for the team as requested.
• Contribute fresh ideas to team marketing meetings.
• Proactively network with media and industry contacts, as well as potential clients.
• Participate in weekly team meetings by contributing ideas and client information with the team.
• Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues.
• Develop relationships with other teams within FTI.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications / Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Some experience in an in‑house communications or PR agency role is vital.
• Strong written skills and content production abilities a must.
• Possess or have the desire to develop excellent contacts with the local and regional media.
• Experience in the Financial Services and related sectors is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Arabic language skills is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organisational, planning and people skills.
• High personal energy.
• Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organisations.
• Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team.
• Takes a pragmatic and ‘can do’ approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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• Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable