
Director | Strategic Communications | Singapore
Our Strategic Communications team in Singapore provides our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.
The Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting is expanding and seeking to hire a Director, to join its Singapore team.
The candidate should have a proven ability to both service client companies on a day-to-day basis and be involved in new business development.
The candidate 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 junior team members as a collegiate team player.
The candidate should be mature, results-oriented, and prepared to learn and utilise new approaches to communications as part of a leading global communications consultancy business.
Key Responsibilities
- Helps clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity.
- Understands and lives by FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice, and works with junior staff to embed these concepts within the firm's culture. (Additional information about FTI's values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice can be accessed here .)
- Day-to-day management of client accounts, with the ability to actively participate in the firm's corporate communications assignments desirable.
- Work with a highly motivated team in the Singapore office to strengthen the media and executive communications practice of the office.
- Work with senior management to provide input towards the development of the firm's strategic direction in the market.
- Lead the creation of high-quality written proposals for existing and new clients.
- Provide input for the Singapore office's marketing and promotional activities in Asia.
- Manage and mentor junior team members.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 6-8 years of exzperience of agency, in house or journalism experience.
- Strong working relationships with local and regional media and knowledge of local media landscape.
- Crisis and issues management experience.
- New business development skills (strategy, lead generation, proposal development, etc.).
- Fluency in English is required
- Strong written skills.
- Excellent presentation and project management skills.
- University degree or higher in journalism, marketing, corporate communications is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and manage own time.
- A collegiate approach to working in a diverse team across the Asia region and globally
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).
#LI - PN1Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and collaborative team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Comprehensive leave policy
- Health care benefits including dependents
- Education subsidy with study and examination leaves
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for corporate charitable event donations
- A variety of fresh fruits, 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 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.