Senior Director, Crisis Communications

Who We Are

FTI Consulting offers its clients a multi-disciplinary, sector-focused approach to tackling complex public, corporate and government affairs challenges. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. We are a global business advisory firm providing strategic counsel, and acting as trusted advisors, on complex communication challenges to the management teams and Boards of Directors of public and private companies. This includes companies seeking to seize market opportunities, manage reputational crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

A successful Senior Director in the Crisis & Litigation Communications practice will take a leadership role in the development and management of communications programs related to a variety of matters, including crises, crisis preparedness, sensitive corporate announcements, operational incidents, government investigations and litigation support, among other sensitive, sometimes urgent situations. As part of a team, the Senior Director will oversee the development and execution of multi-stakeholder communications activities, many of which require knowledge of media, legal, technical, and financial issues. The Senior Director is a primary client counselor and must be able to function as the onsite leader for project teams. The Senior Director helps clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity.

What You'll Do

• Develop strategic proposals and communications plans for clients and new business prospects

• Serve as a primary client contact, providing strategic counsel directly to clients in meetings, conference calls and while working on client sites

• Oversee project management and document development to ensure deadlines are met and objectives are achieved

• Anticipate client needs and concerns and work to proactively to address them

• Drive new business pursuits, including the development of thought leadership, identification of business prospects and ongoing networking on behalf of the firm

• Support team training and professional development and serve as a performance manager to select junior staff

• Manage profitability and utilization on multiple projects and accounts

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree communications, journalism, English, or related business field

• 7+ years of strategic, financial and/or corporate communications experience in relevant roles serving clients and developing new business

• Proven track record in crisis preparedness, including assessing clients' state of readiness and potential risks, designing crisis management plans and crisis communications strategies, and conducting crisis tabletop and simulation exercises is required

• Track record of managing communications with multiple stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, media, etc.) during a variety of crisis and litigation scenarios is required

• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to advise and secure confidence of senior communications and C-level client contacts, as well as other outside legal and financial advisors

• Proven project management track record and comfort managing and working with staff at all levels

• Prior media relations experience, including developing and executing media strategies intended to mitigate or balance negative coverage, as well as raise awareness

• Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients and other team members

Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Potential for flexible work arrangements

• Generous paid parental leave and flex return support

• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care

• Employee wellness platform

• Employee recognition programs

• Paid time off for volunteering in your community

• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you

• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work

• Professional development and certification programs

• Free in-office snacks and drinks

• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)

• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses

• Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 4 - Sr Director

• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt

Compensation

• Minimum Pay: 121000
• Maximum Pay: 275000