Rapid-Response Digital Strategy Director

FTI Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Digital Rapid Response Director to join our CPI&I practice across our New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago offices. You will lead real-time messaging for large campaigns, coordinating press, creative, and digital teams to ensure a unified narrative and timely execution.

The role suits a proactive strategist with 6+ years in political communications, strong editorial judgment, and a track record of moving quickly from strategy to production while guiding junior

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in political communications or campaigns.
• Experience leading rapid response in political, advocacy or crisis environments.
• Strong writing across formats: long-form, short-form, social, and executive messaging.
• Ability to coordinate across earned, social, and creative channels with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid response across earned media, creative, and social in real time.
• Monitor news cycles and social environment to identify trends.
• Translate priorities into clear creative briefs and coordinate rollout of content.
• Draft and edit high-quality content quickly, including press materials and scripts.
• Collaborate with journalists, editors, and client leads under tight deadlines.
• Stay current on content trends, AI tools, and platform best practices.

Skills

Political communications

Campaign management

Public affairs

Issue advocacy

Rapid-response

Excellent writing

Project management

Mentor/lead junior staff

Client liaison

Travel

Job description

FTI Consulting is seeking a Digital Rapid Response Director to join our CPI&I practice across our New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago offices. You will lead real-time messaging for large campaigns, coordinating press, creative, and digital teams to ensure a unified narrative and timely execution.

The role suits a proactive strategist with 6+ years in political communications, strong editorial judgment, and a track record of moving quickly from strategy to production while guiding junior