Strategic Editorial Lead, Digital & Insights

FTI Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Chicago is seeking an Editorial Content Strategist with 6+ years of experience to join our CPI&I practice. You will sit at the intersection of earned media, digital strategy, and creative production, leading content across channels and collaborating with media relations to amplify complex stories.

This role offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities to shape client narratives, and professional growth through coaching and cross‑functional projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in communications, PR, content strategy, or related field.
• Excellent writing across formats and ability to adapt voice.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and newsworthiness.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under deadline pressure.
• Experience integrating content with digital and creative teams.
• Ability to brief designers and producers and supervise campaigns.
• Experience with SEO and AI tools for content optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid response content across earned, owned, paid channels for large campaigns.
• Serve as editorial and strategic lead on content for media, policymakers, and regulators.
• Monitor news cycles and identify opportunities for clients in conversations.
• Draft and edit press materials, digital copy, scripts, and executive messaging.
• Develop content strategies for long-term reputation projects.
• Collaborate with media relations to ensure alignment and pace with news.
• Work with digital, creative, and design teams to produce assets.
• Partner across practice areas to integrate content with campaign goals.
• Bring journalist instincts and strategic discipline to writing.
• Collaborate with SEO, AEO, and analytics to optimize performance.

Skills

Editorial content strategy

Crisis communications

Media relations coordination

SEO optimization

Experience with AI in content

Strong writing skills

Project management

Job description

FTI Consulting in Chicago is seeking an Editorial Content Strategist with 6+ years of experience to join our CPI&I practice. You will sit at the intersection of earned media, digital strategy, and creative production, leading content across channels and collaborating with media relations to amplify complex stories.

This role offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities to shape client narratives, and professional growth through coaching and cross‑functional projects.