Intern, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Fticonsulting (FTIConsultingCareers). Madrid · internship.
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What you'll do
- Support client accounts with news updates and political analysis, then turn findings into reports and briefings
- Track media coverage and research companies or relevant capability areas to inform client work
- Help arrange events and keep contact records, editorial plans and event calendars current
- Contribute to press work, including journalist outreach, release distribution and conference support
- Assist with investor communications and new-business research, proposals and presentation materials
What you bring
- You are studying for or recently completed a bachelor’s degree, with graduation within the stated window
- You can start in January 2027 and commit to a six-month, full-time internship
- You communicate fluently in spoken and written Spanish and English
- You bring strong writing, analysis and organization, and can manage several deadline-driven tasks
Who this fits
This is an entry-level internship for someone keen to learn strategic communications and public affairs. You’ll need to work forty hours each week for six months, starting in January 2027.
From the employer
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is seeking to hire an intern to support the implementation of strategic communications and public affairs programs. Knowledge of the financial markets, economics, data analysis, lobbying, advocacy, social media intelligence, media or government relations is applicable. Successful candidates should have excellent communication (both written and oral) and critical-thinking skills, be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
What You’ll Do
After comprehensive training, your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Assist in the work for key client accounts
- Prepare regular news reports and political analysis
- Writing reports and preparing briefings
- Assist in the coordination and organization of events
- Compile, track, summarize and report on media coverage
- Conduct background research on companies and core capability topics
- Assist with maintaining contact lists, editorial forward features lists, and event calendars
- Assist with corporate communications and media relations engagements (e.g. liaising with journalists, distributing press releases, providing support for press conferences)
- Assist with financial communications and investor relations engagements (e.g. writing earnings related materials, assisting with investment community marketing plans, providing strategic counsel on capital markets activity)
- Assist on new business initiatives (e.g. conducting research on prospects, creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.)
How You’ll Grow
As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to learn and have exposure to a full range of strategic communications services. The internship is designed to introduce entry-level candidates to the inner workings of an international communications firm and to help develop essential written and oral communication skills required for this industry.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a full-time bachelor’s degree, with a graduation date between June 2024 and December 2027.
- Available to begin a 6-month internship as of January 2027.
- Able to commit to 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
Preferred Qualifications
- A degree in European studies, law, international relations, or politics
- Prior experience in other public affairs firms.
- You are interested in being on top of policy issues in fast-moving sectors.
- You have strong analytical skills and capacity to analyze and interpret legislation, rules and regulations.
- Basic Social Media Knowledge and experience.
- You have excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and able to work easily in both large team environments or independently.
- Social, enthusiastic and eager to learn and have an ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
- Competency in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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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.