Consultant, Public Affairs - Energy

TL;DR

Consultant, Public Affairs - Energy: Develop and execute communications strategies for energy and natural resources clients with an accent on media relations, governmental affairs, and digital/social media management. Focus on managing client accounts, creating research reports and deliverables, and supporting business development initiatives.

Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington (Hybrid)

Salary: $68,000–$91,000

Company

World’s leading expert-driven consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and private equity on crisis and transformation challenges.

What you will do

• Serve as day-to-day client contact, managing quality of public affairs initiatives across multiple accounts.
• Research, plan, and develop comprehensive communication and governmental strategy programs.
• Monitor traditional and social media, summarize findings into client-ready reports.
• Write and edit materials including memos, legislative analysis, press releases, presentations, and web content.
• Manage communication strategies, execute tactics, provide project management, and support billing.
• Participate in business development, new proposals, and thought leadership on emerging trends.

Requirements

• Solid grasp of strategic communications, traditional media relations, digital and social media program management
• Demonstrated research and writing skills, proven project management, time and priority management
• Experience with blogging tools (WordPress), publishing software, social platforms (Twitter)
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word; understanding of Associated Press style
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices as needed
• Desire to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented environment

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 1+ years in communications agency, corporate affairs, or government
• Experience in energy, natural gas, utilities, or energy-adjacent sectors (data centers)

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Generous PTO, holidays, parental leave, 401(k) match
• Flexible work arrangements, wellness platform, employee recognition
• Professional development, coaching, certifications, pro bono opportunities
• Free snacks, smartphone plan, perks and discounts