Director, Crisis & Litigation, Strategic Communications

Overview

As a Director in FTI Consulting’s Crisis & Litigation team, you will lead crisis communications and preparedness services for clients, advising on reputation management and responses to live issues. You will assess crisis readiness, design and deliver training and simulation exercises, and drive business development through proposals and thought leadership. You will collaborate with cross-functional experts in a fast-growing, international practice. This role offers the chance to shape client outcomes during high-profile crises.

Pay / Benefits

• dedicated coach for professional growth
• range of programmes focused on leadership and development
• on-the-job learning and self-guided development
• certifications and continuous learning opportunities
• collaborative, open culture
• global/international team exposure

Responsibilities

• Advise on reputation management strategies and crisis communications responses for live issues
• Provide communications guidance during complex legal disputes
• Assess crisis readiness and recommend improvements to client crisis plans
• Design and deliver crisis training and simulation exercises
• Lead on proposals, thought leadership, and marketing events to support business development

Key requirements

• Relevant work experience in an agency, consultancy, or in-house corporate affairs
• Understanding of crisis communications, litigation communications, and crisis management
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Can-do attitude and comfort in uncertain situations
• Inquisitive mindset with ability to juggle priorities
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment on live issues

• Strong written/verbal communication
• Stakes-driven mindset under pressure
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Crisis communications
• Crisis management
• Litigation communications (preferred)

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