Content Strategist, Digital & Insights

FTI Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Chicago is seeking a talented Content Strategist with 3-5 years of experience to join our Corporate Positioning and Insights practice. You’ll shape content development, craft compelling copy, and align messaging with brand strategy and audience needs across clients.

Collaborate with creative, research, and digital teams, manage content calendars, and use analytics to improve performance. This role offers growth within a collaborative, fast-paced environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in content strategy, copywriting, or a related field.
• Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across multiple mediums
• Working knowledge of content marketing tactics, including SEO, AEO, email marketing, and web analytics
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational and prioritization skills that lend themselves to project management
• Creative thinker who adapts quickly and collaborates well under deadline pressure
• Familiarity with WordPress editing processes a plus
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed

Responsibilities

• Craft content strategies and compelling copy that align with business objectives and resonate with target audiences across a range of clients
• Develop, write, and edit content across multiple channels — including websites, blogs, and social media — ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and message
• Help manage content calendars, ensuring alignment to strategy across all relevant digital platforms
• Conduct content and competitor audits and develop audience personas to inform strategy and identify market trends
• Present ideas, strategies, and content recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — creative, research, data analysis, digital, and subject matter experts — to ensure cohesive content execution and storytelling
• Use performance metrics to continually refine content strategies, proactively identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging platforms, AI tools, and SEO/AEO guidelines to ensure content remains competitive, relevant, and discoverable

Skills

Content strategy

Copywriting

Editing

SEO

Presentations

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Communications

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

WordPress

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.

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

Our Corporate Positioning and Insights practice seeks a talented, versatile Content Strategist with 3-5 years of experience to join the team in our New York, Chicago or Washington, D.C. office. We’re looking for a creative storyteller who can shape content development and craft compelling copy - someone who combines strong writing instincts with strategic thinking to ensure content aligns with brand strategy, business objectives, and audience needs across a range of clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both creative vision and analytical rigor to every project. You’ll work closely with creative, research, and digital teams to bring content strategies to life. It's an opportunity to grow within a collaborative team — with mentorship from senior strategists and a clear path to more ownership as you build your career in integrated digital and creative work for leading brands.

What You’ll Do

• Craft content strategies and compelling copy that align with business objectives and resonate with target audiences across a range of clients
• Develop, write, and edit content across multiple channels — including websites, blogs, and social media — ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and message
• Help manage content calendars, ensuring alignment to strategy across all relevant digital platforms
• Conduct content and competitor audits and develop audience personas to inform strategy and identify market trends
• Present ideas, strategies, and content recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — creative, research, data analysis, digital, and subject matter experts — to ensure cohesive content execution and storytelling
• Use performance metrics to continually refine content strategies, proactively identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging platforms, AI tools, and SEO/AEO guidelines to ensure content remains competitive, relevant, and discoverable

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.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need To Succeed

• 3-5 years of experience in content strategy, copywriting, or a related field
• Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across multiple mediums
• Working knowledge of content marketing tactics, including SEO, AEO, email marketing, and web analytics
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational and prioritization skills that lend themselves to project management
• Creative thinker who adapts quickly and collaborates well under deadline pressure
• Comfortable collaborating with team members of different skillsets and backgrounds, from concept development to delivery of the final product
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with content management systems a plus
• Familiarity with WordPress editing processes a plus
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed

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.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $77,000

Maximum Pay: $118,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.