FTI Consulting hires a summer intern for its Strategic Communications segment, which advises clients facing financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges. The intern will support communications strategy, media relations, content creation, reporting, and client events.
Responsibilities
Drafting press releases and supporting client comms and content creation
Researching and brainstorming ideas to support communications strategies and planning
‘Selling in’ stories to journalists, pitching interviews and gathering feedback on a client strategy
Helping prepare clients for media engagements, including drafting briefing notes
Compiling coverage reports and conducting media and digital landscape analysis
Producing activity reports to capture and evaluate the impact of client comms strategy
Supporting planning, communication and execution of client events
Supporting colleagues on new business proposals
Qualification
Required
An interest in exploring a career in communications and PR
Be expected to obtain a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) at any university in any degree discipline
Be in your penultimate year of study for a first degree or masters, graduating in 2028
Must be available to commence a full-time internship from the 5 July 2027 till the 27 August 2027
Preferred
A strong work ethic and ‘can do' attitude
Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process)
An interest in, and understanding of, different forms of media
Outstanding communication skills – in person, in writing and on the phone
Strong detail orientation, organisation and time management
The ability to work both individually and as part of a team
Creative flair and the ability to think outside the box
Proactive with the confidence to volunteer for a task without being asked
A flexible approach to work, particularly in pressurised situations, and ability to think on your feet
An ability to grasp and succinctly summarise complex issues
An ability to network and build contacts
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Eight-week paid summer internship
“On-the-job” training from colleagues and senior members of the teams
Performance coach and buddy providing day-to-day oversight and guidance
Dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions
Self-guided professional development courses and certifications
Regular networking events and other social activities
Groups dedicated to embracing, cultivating, and maintaining the diverse and inclusive nature of the team
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm.
