About The Role

The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is seeking to hire an intern to support the implementation of strategic communications and public affairs programs. Knowledge of the financial markets, economics, data analysis, lobbying, advocacy, social media intelligence, media or government relations is applicable. Successful candidates should have excellent communication (both written and oral) and critical-thinking skills, be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

What You'll Do

• Assist in the work for key client accounts
• Prepare regular news reports and political analysis
• Writing reports and preparing briefings
• Assist in the coordination and organization of events
• Compile, track, summarize and report on media coverage
• Conduct background research on companies and core capability topics
• Assist with maintaining contact lists, editorial forward features lists, and event calendars
• Assist with corporate communications and media relations engagements (e.g. liaising with journalists, distributing press releases, providing support for press conferences)
• Assist with financial communications and investor relations engagements (e.g. writing earnings related materials, assisting with investment community marketing plans, providing strategic counsel on capital markets activity)
• Assist on new business initiatives (e.g. conducting research on prospects, creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.)
  
  

How You'll Grow

As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to learn and have exposure to a full range of strategic communications services. The internship is designed to introduce entry-level candidates to the inner workings of an international communications firm and to help develop essential written and oral communication skills required for this industry.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in European studies, law, international relations, or politics
• Prior experience in other public affairs firms
• You are interested in being on top of policy issues in fast-moving sectors
• You have strong analytical skills and capacity to analyze and interpret legislation, rules and regulations
• Basic Social Media Knowledge and experience
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills
• You have excellent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated and able to work easily in both large team environments or independently
• Social, enthusiastic and eager to learn and have an ability to work well within a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Competency in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
  
  

Our Benefits

Remunerated internship.

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 7,000 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 .

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.