Director, Corporate Positioning & Insights — Strategic Communications

Consulting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in the United States is seeking a Director for the Corporate Positioning & Insights practice to shape client campaigns, build confidence, and drive action among key stakeholder groups.

You will lead multi-stakeholder programs, mentor teams, manage budgets and deliver strategic messaging, media relations, and content across owned, earned, and paid channels. This role requires 5+ years in communications, a strong client focus, and willingness to travel to client sites and offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience in communications or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communications strategy

Project management

Media outreach

Writing and editing

Client counsel

Education

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

Tools

Brandwatch

Factiva

Meltwater

Ninacat

Job description

FTI Consulting in the United States is seeking a Director for the Corporate Positioning & Insights practice to shape client campaigns, build confidence, and drive action among key stakeholder groups.

You will lead multi-stakeholder programs, mentor teams, manage budgets and deliver strategic messaging, media relations, and content across owned, earned, and paid channels. This role requires 5+ years in communications, a strong client focus, and willingness to travel to client sites and offices.