Consultant, Public Affairs, LATAM

Consulting, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Mexico City seeks a Consultant to design and execute strategic communications programs across multiple clients, focusing on crisis, litigation, and financial communications. You will craft memos, press materials, and media content while coordinating with senior team members.

The role requires 1+ years post-graduate experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong writing/editing skills. Travel to clients will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-graduate experience
• Fluency in Spanish and English (speaking and writing)
• Superior research, writing and editing skills
• Willingness to travel to clients

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research, planning and development of communication and public affairs programs
• Write and edit client materials (memos, press releases, presentations, emails)
• Prepare media monitoring reports and synthesize insights
• Assist with program measurement and progress reports
• Identify target media and maintain media lists
• Develop editorial calendar opportunities relevant to client mandates
• Deliver client-ready outputs to high standards
• Support billing procedures and client relationship growth
• Demonstrate integrity in handling firm and client data

Skills

Research

Writing/editing

Bilingual Spanish/English

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Intl Relations, Communications, Political Science, Economics, Finance or related field

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

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including crisis management, litigation communications, financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs with specialized expertise in Latin America and a presence in all major markets worldwide.

What You'll Do

In this role, the Consultant will develop knowledge of clients' objectives and challenges to help the client team design communication, public affairs and/or corporate risk strategies and execute program tactics. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Contribute to the research, planning, and development of comprehensive communication and/or public affairs programs, with a focus on crisis, litigation and financial communications
• Write and edit a variety of client materials (e.g., strategic memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media reports, media pitches, social media posts and content, etc.) under the direction of senior team members
• Prepare daily media monitoring reports and synthesize key insights for client teams
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
• Identify and cultivate appropriate target media for clients, and develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date media lists
• Develop and evaluate appropriate editorial calendar opportunities relevant to client mandates
• Anticipate and address client issues thoughtfully and effectively, escalating as appropriate
• Evaluate campaign results against objectives
• Assist in successfully growing existing accounts by identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand scope
• Contribute to the professional development and performance review process for interns, as needed
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly

Client Delivery

• Execute communication program activities across multiple clients simultaneously
• Demonstrate an understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders and competitive landscape
• Deliver high-quality work focused on client needs
• Create client-ready deliverables to a high standard in a timely and efficient manner
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual responsibilities
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices

Business Development

• Maintain and strengthen solid relationships with clients
• Work with managers to help clients assess their program needs and identify opportunities to expand scope
• Participate in the generation new business proposals and presentations

Practice Leadership

• Consistently seek ways to improve the quality and efficiency of client service
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership on emerging trends and issues relevant to clients and prospects
• Demonstrate a high standard of integrity in managing firm and client data

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

• 1+ years relevant post-graduate experience
• Bachelor's degree in Law, International Relations, Communications, Political Science, Economics, Finance or other related field.
• Full professional fluency, speaking and writing, in both Spanish and English.
• Superior research, writing and editing skills.
• Travel required to clients and to