Associate – Strategic Communications

FGS Global • Fulltime • Washington, DC, USA, United States • 3m ago

INTRODUCTION

About FGS Global -

FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.

FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications and government relations firm, is seeking a sharp and energetic junior communications professional to join the firm’s Strategic Communications Food and Agriculture practice. This is a great position for a proactive self-starter interested in communications and issues management, supporting a growing team working at the forefront of food, agriculture, climate, nutrition and more. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office and follows a hybrid schedule with an expectation of at least three days per week in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)
Pitch wide variety of media contacts
Build and maintain press lists
Prepare briefing documents, talking points, etc.
Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches
Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for multiple clients
Proactively identifying and addressing any immediate concerns or obstacles to ensure workflow moves smoothly
Managing sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Responding to requests outside of regular business hours as needed
Administrative support, including:
- Managing all aspects of schedule
- Preparing and submitting expense reports
- Coordinating and booking travel
- Filtering internal and external requests

ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus relevant internship experience
Interest in food and agriculture
Previous experience in communications field, particularly media engagement
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Creative thinker excited to join a collaborative group of smart, passionate and highly motivated people
Strong writing and research skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite
Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects at once with little direction
Strong propensity to think multiple steps ahead and anticipate needs, challenges, and questions.
Ability to act proactively and take initiative to address client and team needs.
Ability to exercise intense discretion and confidentiality in a professional manner
Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and apply appropriate judgment; enjoys a challenge

In Washington, D.C., the base salary for this position at the time of this posting is 60,000 USD.

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District of Columbia Salary Range

$60,000—$60,000 USD

We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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