Director, Corporate Positioning & Insights

FTI Consulting (SC) Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director for Corporate Positioning & Insights to manage day-to-day client accounts, design integrated campaigns and guide communications strategies across channels. The role requires strong project management, media outreach, thought leadership development, and client counsel, with opportunities to contribute to business development and budgeting.

Minimum Pay: $102,000 Maximum Pay: $173,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post‑graduate professional experience in communications.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Journalism, or related field.
• Willingness to travel to clients and office as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; visa sponsorship not provided.
• Experience advising clients on positioning and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan integrated communication strategies across owned, earned, shared and paid channels.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and ensure high-quality work through leadership.
• Manage project execution by coordinating team members and resources.
• Build and nurture media contacts and conduct active outreach.
• Write and edit memos, press releases, presentations, emails, pitches, and web content.
• Use Brandwatch, Factiva, Meltwater, Ninacat to derive insights and guide strategy.
• Assist in preparing new business presentations and proposals.
• Counsel clients on industry trends and market developments.
• Develop accurate project budgets and support billing.
• Support thought leadership and firm-marketing initiatives.
• Mentor junior consultants within the team.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Project management

Client services

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in English/Journalsim/Corporate Communications or related field

Tools

Brandwatch

Factiva

Meltwater

Ninacat

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.

About The Role

Our Corporate Positioning & Insights team is looking for a Director who will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts. FTI Consulting’s Corporate Positioning & Insights practice partners with our clients to design and execute multi‑stakeholder campaigns that build confidence, enhance positioning and elicit action among key stakeholder groups. We help organizations define their corporate narrative and use strategic communications to protect and promote their license to operate. The Director will also flex onto event‑driven engagements (e.g., IPO, crisis/issues management, M&A, etc.) so the right candidate is a confident and strong project manager, thrives in fast‑paced environments and is excited to roll up their sleeves to craft strategies, messaging, stakeholder communications and content, and beyond. This person will interact with and provide communications support and counsel to client companies, develop and execute integrated communications strategies to deliver results that meet client expectations, and actively participate in firm development and new business pursuits to help grow the business.

What You’ll Do

• Develop understanding of client’s objectives to design and plan integrated communication strategies and execute program tactics across owned, earned, shared and paid channels


• Serve as one of the day‑to‑day client contacts on accounts; manage the overall quality of work by demonstrating professional and team leadership


• Play a central role in project management, effectively assigning, delegating, coordinating and monitoring the work of team members assigned to client projects


• Build and nurture strong media contacts (including both traditional and online) while conducting active outreach to media on behalf of clients and the firm


• Write and edit a variety of materials (e.g., memos, press releases, presentations, emails, media pitches, web content, social media content, etc.)


• Use digital and media intelligence platforms (Brandwatch, Factiva, Meltwater, Ninacat, etc) to derive insights about client campaigns and initiatives and influence strategy


• Participate in preparing new business presentations and in some instances pitching potential new clients


• Counsel clients about industry and market developments


• Develop accurate project budgets and support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoice


• Support the development, production and marketing of firm thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues


• Be an engaged member of the team and mentor consultants and senior consultants to support their development

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

• 5+ years of post‑graduate professional experience and previous communications experience within a corporate, agency or similar organization


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Journalism, Corporate Communications or related field


• Ability to travel to clients and to FTI Consulting’s office(s) as needed


• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship


• Experience providing positioning, communications and other strategic counsel to clients


• Experience working with the media to shape coverage and secure meaningful engagement for clients through traditional news, digital, trade, podcasts, etc.


• Experience developing executive positioning and thought leadership campaigns for senior‑level executives


• Experience with influencers/influencer strategy and the latest channels (podcasts, substack, etc)


• Experience defining and tracking key performance indicators


• Confident and experienced project manager with the ability to manage multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment including scheduling calls, meeting client deadlines, managing billing/hours, and staying up to date on client information


• Bring creative ideas to clients that highlight our team’s skills and the rest of the firm’s capabilities


• Willingness to attend conferences and industry events to prospect and network


• Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate your team to excel

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.

Minimum Pay: $102,000 Maximum Pay: $173,000
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.

With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up.

Learn more about the work we do and how we're helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential.

To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.