Associate, Strategic Communications (Financial Services Policy)

FGS Global (FGS), a leading communications and government affairs consulting firm, is seeking an insightful and sharp communications professional to join the firm’s Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the practice’s Financial Services group and based in our Washington, D.C. office.

This Associate position is a unique opportunity for someone interested in communications, public relations, press engagement and crisis management to develop research, writing and media skills at a prestigious firm with high-profile clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for a diverse roster of financial services industry client accounts and/or sub-projects with focus on financial services policy

Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches

Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)

Build and maintain press lists

Prepare briefing documents, talking points, etc.

Develop pitches and engage in media outreach across print, online and broadcast media

Provide administrative support to 1-2 Partners as well as client teams, including managing calendars and scheduling, preparing and submitting expense reports, booking travel, and filtering internal and external requests

Contribute to firm’s new business process and efforts

ATTRIBUTES

A BA/BS degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant internship experience

Specific familiarity, experience and/or interest in financial services policy issues

Previous experience in communications field, particularly media

Extremely strong writing and communications skills; ability to produce clear, concise press materials within tight deadlines

Superior research and editing skills

Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients

Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets

Experience with rapid response or 'war room' efforts

Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills

Ability to project manage and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite

Familiarity with social media platforms

Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and apply appropriate judgment

FGS Global is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or age.