Consultant , Strategic Communications, Sydney
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- Dec 12, 2019 Post Date
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- 191VJ Requisition #
About the Role
As a Consultant in our Strategic Communications segment, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts. You will be responsible for supporting account teams to deliver high quality outcomes for our clients.
We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivering high-quality work within project teams under minimal supervision
- Completing assigned tasks related to media relations, crisis communications, investor relations and communication campaign management
- Assisting senior team members in developing new business initiatives (e.g. conducting research on prospects, reviewing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.)
- Actively contribute to both internal and client meetings by offering strategic and creative insights
- Staying abreast of client issues and related industry trends, participate in industry networking events and inform team leaders of potential new business opportunities
How You'll Grow
Our consultants can build a career at FTI Consulting. In addition to having access to formal learning opportunities, you’ll will be working with a team of communications professionals who will provide you with ongoing training and mentoring. You’ll be working on complex projects that will broaden your skills and give you the opportunity to learn by doing.
Qualifications & Experience
We want to hear from candidates who are motivated to learn and are not afraid to ask questions. We’re looking for creative problem solvers with:
- Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to juggle multiple client accounts
- An ability to communicate information effectively and accurately, verbally or in writing across multiple disciplines
- A strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter
- Collaborative team player with the ability to also work independently, take initiative and set priorities
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Experience in social media is a plus
- Strong academic performance, with a bachelor’s degree in business, law, politics, communications, or a related field
- Up to 2 years of work experience in a corporate or political environment
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Attractive remuneration
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Medical insurance program (corporate membership) for individual and dependent(s)
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks
- Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
- Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
- Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
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