Director, Public Affairs - LATAM

Consulting, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a rising communications, public affairs, and business risk management practitioner to join its Mexico City team as a Director. You will service client companies daily while contributing to new business and firm development initiatives.

You should be proactive, results-oriented and eager to learn and apply new approaches within a leading global communications consultancy. This role emphasizes developing strategic communications plans, managing junior staff, and mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• B.S. degree or higher in communications, journalism, public affairs or related field.
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience driving corporate communications and/or public affairs programs for regional, national and international clients.
• Crisis, issues and/or business risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in day-to-day tactical program management for multiple client accounts.
• Write and edit materials for clients (strategy memos, press releases, Q&A, media pitches, web content).
• Understand client information including business strategy, services, stakeholders, and competitive landscape.
• Assist with program measurement and progress report development.
• Support billing procedures for timely invoicing.

Skills

Advanced English

Client management

Public affairs

Crisis management

Education

B.S. degree or higher in communications, journalism, public affairs 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 are seeking a rising communications, public affairs, and business risk management practitioner to join FTI Strategic Communications' growing Mexico City team as a Director. For that role, you should have a proven ability to both service client companies on a day-to-day basis and contribute to new business and firm development initiatives. You should also have a strong interest in developing a strategic approach to communications, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and experience managing more junior team members. You should be proactive, results-oriented and prepared to learn and use new approaches to communications and public affairs as part of a leading global communications consultancy business.

What You'll Do

• Play an important role in the day-to-day tactical program management of multiple client accounts, working with team members to create high-quality, client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Write and edit a variety of materials for clients (e.g., strategy memos and plans, press releases, Q&A, media pitches, web content, social media content, etc.)
• Master understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders and competitive landscape
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices
• Maintain solid relationships with clients and identify emerging opportunities to add more value
• Develop plans for business development, with particular emphasis on driving new business efforts
• Participate in new business pursuits, which could include conducting research, developing proposals and pitching FTI's services
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
• Help to mentor and provide constructive feedback for interns and consultants
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual and group responsibilities

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'll Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
• B.S. degree or higher in communications, journalism, public affairs or related field
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken)
• Proven experience driving corporate communications and/or public affairs programs for regional, national and international clients
• Crisis, issues and/or business risk management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong media relations experience, working with regional and top-tier national media
• Applied social media expertise
• New business development skills (strategy, lead generation, proposal development, etc.)

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.