Senior Consultant | Corporate Reputation | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A top consulting firm in Sandton is seeking a communications professional at Consultant and Senior Consultant levels. The role involves managing client relationships, assisting in corporate reputation campaigns, and developing media strategies. Candidates should possess exceptional writing skills, a degree in relevant fields, and have previous PR agency experience. This position offers a collaborative and supportive team environment, focusing on professional development and impactful communication strategies.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Professional development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a PR agency or related industry.
• Good understanding of the digital environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing client relationships and deliver client programs.
• Develop professional relationships with clients and respond to their requirements.
• Maintain beneficial relationships with the media.

Skills

Exceptional writing and research skills

Strong media relations skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good organizational and planning skills

Ability to work under time pressure

Education

Degree in media relations, marketing, journalism, public affairs/politics, law or finance

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.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines to clients including strategic consulting, corporate communications and issues management.

The South African team advises both large international and national companies and brands on all aspects of corporate reputation including communications strategy, senior counsel, media relations, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership and issues management.

We are currently seeking a driven communications professional at Consultant and Senior Consultant level to join this growing team to support corporate reputation mandates for some of our biggest clients.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in managing client relationships with senior supervision and help to creatively prepare and deliver the client programme
• Develop professional relationships with clients and respond to their requirements for advice, deliverables and counsel when required
• Attend and participate in client status and other meetings as part of the account team and lead elements of the meeting
• Assist senior team members in managing accounts on a day‑to‑day basis and develop excellent relationships with clients
• Maintain professional, credible and beneficial relationships and associations with the media
• Maintain media lists, conduct media monitoring and analysis, prepare client media reports
• Proactively track media opportunities for the clients and suggest responses for these
• Distribute approved media releases, opinion pieces and other content
• Produce first drafts of communications plans aligned to the clients’ communications strategies
• Demonstrate high quality original thinking around content development, writing and research documents from client briefs
• Have a good understanding of stakeholder mapping and engagement skills
• Understanding of digital communication and the role it plays in stakeholder and media communication engagements
• Work alongside colleagues to ensure timescales and quality assurance are adhered to
• Support senior management in ensuring team processes are in place and share ideas on ways to evolve these
• Share industry and media insights across the team, based on journalist and industry contacts as well as thorough reading of the news

Support Business Development

• Research potential clients and opportunities
• Proactively network with media and potential client prospects
• Work alongside senior members of the team on business development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery
• Support new business opportunities and produce fresh ideas

Team Involvement

• Share ideas and client information with the team
• Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues
• Participate in learning and development initiatives
• Develop relationships with other teams within Strategic Communications and FTI

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

• Previous experience in a PR agency or related industry
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Strong media relations skills, with the ability to develop excellent contacts with the media
• Good understanding of the digital environment to advise clients on digital communications
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team
• Takes a pragmatic and ‘can do’ approach
• Ability to work well under time pressure

Basic qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in media relations, marketing, journalism, public affairs/politics, law or finance
• Experience in communication, finance or law

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is committed to Employment Equity and as such, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Sr Consultant - Tier 2
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable