FTI Consulting
Managing Director, Global Head of Content
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Job Description
- Req#: 17913
- A passion for storytelling and written narratives.
- An ability to quickly distill complex concepts into direct and clear language.
- Awareness of evolving brand/publishing guidelines, global business trends and digital-media skills.
- The ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders with different points of view and expertise areas.
- A proactive and entrepreneurial spirit, with a drive to contribute new ideas and act on them
- Experience establishing project timelines, managing expectations and juggling multiple deadlines at once.
- The ability to lead a global team, and to remotely coordinate and communicate with a variety of stakeholders across time zones and contact methods (e.g., chat, emails and calls).
- Develop and lead FTI Consulting’s content strategy, working in collaboration with marketing and communications leadership.
- Write and oversee production of editorial content and thought leadership, including white papers, research reports, newsletters, flash reports, resource guides, point-of-view papers, contributed articles, blog posts and other materials.
- Lead content development for FTI Delta, the firm’s strategy consulting business.
- Partner with other teams (public relations, internal communications, social media, corporate citizenship, employer branding, corporate marketing and digital marketing) to develop content for integrated, multi-channel global marketing campaigns.
- Partner with senior subject-matter experts across audience activation, campaigns and channels to deliver highly engaging content in support of integrated marketing campaigns.
- Ensure content increases relevance and affinity for the FTI Consulting brand and enables revenue-generating professionals to create new client relationships as well as deepen relationships with existing clients.
- Provide extensive knowledge of critical issues, emerging trends and developments within the consulting industry, including the domestic and global financial and regulatory environment.
- Work with senior business leaders and their teams to develop content from inception of ideas through numerous rounds of editorial reviews.
- Regularly communicate with subject-matter experts across the firm to identify new and timely ideas for thought leadership content, where FTI Consulting has a right to win in the market.
- Manage all FTI Consulting case studies.
- Update and manage the firm’s global writing style guide and ensure the highest editorial standards are maintained consistently across all marketing and thought leadership content, including providing writing trainings as needed.
- Coordinate the development of the global content/editorial calendar.
- Establish new and evolving best practices for editorial processes and guidelines.
- Design, build and mentor a high-performing content and editorial team, ensuring results are delivered that support marketing goals and objectives.
- Manage budget for the Content and Editorial teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or English
- 15+ years of relevant post-graduate experience in editorial and content leadership
- Experience developing and overseeing a global content strategy
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
- Ability to travel to FTI office(s) as needed
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.
- Business publication or professional services firm experience
- Awareness of ongoing developments in the news, particularly around finance, law and government regulations
- Proficiency in Associated Press style
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook
- 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
- Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 5 - Tier 1
- Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
- Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
- Minimum Pay: 122500
- Maximum Pay: 194500
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. 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. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
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
The Corporate Marketing and Communications team at FTI Consulting is responsible for a variety of global firmwide initiatives, content and thought leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to help FTI Consulting build an in-house content and editorial group. The Head of Content is a critical part of the team, working with colleagues across business and marketing to create high-quality, engaging content to drive brand and business development programs across the business globally. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Communications, the Global Head of Marketing and Investor Relations and other key stakeholders, the Head of Content will ensure that all narratives and messages support the content strategies and editorial decisions.
The ideal candidate will have:
What You’ll Do
The Head of Content will lead FTI Consulting’s overall content strategy. This role will be tasked with helping to develop the firm’s content strategy and implement it in conjunction with in-house writers. Responsibilities include:
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
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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:
About FTI ConsultingFTI 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.
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FTI Consulting is a business advisory firm headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.