Senior Consultant, Public Affairs, Latam

**About the Role**

We are seeking to hire a rising communications practitioner to join FTI Strategic Communications' growing Bogota team as a Senior Consultant. For that role, you should have a proven ability to both service client companies on a day-to-day basis and contribute to new business and firm development initiatives. You should also have a strong interest in developing a strategic approach to communications, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to help manage more junior team members. You should be proactive, results-oriented and prepared to learn and use new approaches to communications as part of a leading global communications consultancy business.

**About FTI's Strategic Communications Segment**

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including corporate reputation, crisis communications, financial communications, and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.

**What You'll Do**

**Client Delivery**

• Play an important role in the day-to-day tactical program management of multiple client accounts, working with team members to create high-quality, client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Consistently seek ways to improve client service
• Write and edit a variety of materials for clients (e.g., strategy memos and plans, press releases, Q&As, media pitches, web content, social media content, etc.)
• Master understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders and competitive landscape
• Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development
• Support billing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client invoices

**Business Development**

• Maintain solid relationships with clients and identify emerging opportunities to add more value
• Develop plans for business development, with particular emphasis on driving new business efforts
• Participate in new business pursuits, which could include conducting research, developing proposals and pitching FTI's services
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues

**Team development**

• Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes and to assist others when needed
• Help to mentor and provide constructive feedback for interns and consultants
• Effectively manage competing demands for time
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual and group responsibilities
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and asks the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly

**Basic Qualifications**

• At least 5 years of experience of agency, in-house or journalism experience
• B. S. degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field
• At least advanced level of English (written and spoken)
• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)

**Additional Qualifications**

• Track record of driving corporate communications programs for regional, national and international clients
• Strong media relations experience, working with regional and top-tier national media
• Applied social media expertise
• New business development skills (strategy, lead generation, proposal development, etc.)
• Crisis and issues management experience

**Our Benefits**

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:

• Competitive salary and bonus plans
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off
• Annual paid volunteer hours
• Corporate matching for charitable donations
• Free snacks and drinks

**About FTI Consulting**

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 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 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.

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