Asia Graduate Programme 2025
Pave your career path with FGS Global
We are the best at what we do because we hire people who are open-minded, collaborative and bring diverse perspectives to the table.
If you’re looking to be challenged, want to learn and progress in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, we want to get to know you.
2025 Asia Graduate Programme
We work for some of the world’s most successful and interesting businesses, institutions and individuals helping tell their stories to multiple stakeholders including investors, media, employees and government. The exceptional quality of our people is crucial to our success as a company and how we serve our clients.
We help our clients navigate today’s fast-moving and interconnected world to win support from the people who are interested in them. The knowledge, creativity, and passion our people bring to this work is why we are a leader in our field.
Do you want to join a world-leading strategic communications consultancy?
We’re now welcoming applications for our 2025 Asia Graduate Programme
With five offices across the Asia region, you will be applying to join our brilliant team in one of the following locations: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore or Tokyo.
During the graduate programme you will get the opportunity to work on high-stakes, business-critical projects that span some of the world’s largest companies and most complex situations faced by organisations. You’ll encounter issues that make up the global news agenda of the time.
Please follow links to our Middle East, UK, US and mainland Europe pages if you are interested in applying for opportunities in those regions.
What the programme will involve
Successful applicants to the Asia graduate programme will be based in one of our Asia offices but working in close collaboration with clients and colleagues across the Asia region and our international offices. We are a global business and we work collaboratively across time zones.
The graduate programme will begin with two training weeks to truly immerse you in our culture and the type of work we do. Following this, you’ll spend six-months in a structured programme, learning both on-the-job and through formal trainings to help develop your knowledge and skillset across key areas of strategic communications and public affairs. You will have the chance to put these skills to use across a variety of exciting and impactful client mandates.
Our people love the work they do, and the people they do it with, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get to know your local and global colleagues both socially and professionally.
Through the application process, we select individuals for this programme who we believe will pioneer the future of FGS Global. The intention is for us to invest in your development, and you to receive a truly immersive learning experience that challenges you and allows you to demonstrate your own entrepreneurial flare, growing with the firm. The expectation is that you will continue with us after the programme ends as a full-time Associate without any further interviews or assessment.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for motivated and proactive graduates who welcome a steep learning curve and the chance to collaborate with a wide range of people
The role requires individuals who are interested and engaged in how different stakeholders communicate – be it through news outlets, investor presentations, social media, keynote events, or face-to-face conversations
We want applicants who are interested in the news agenda, and track emerging issues and current challenges facing society today
In doing so we want people who will bring their own dynamism and knowledge of how companies and organisations communicate, for example the changing world of digital and social media communications
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they embody the values our people live by: being ambitious together, working hard while keeping energy levels high, striving for excellence and taking responsibility in all they do
We care for and uplift those around us, and expect anyone who joins our team to do their part
What we offer you in return
We are a diverse, dynamic and caring group of people. We motivate each other, strive to deliver to a brilliant standard and we take the time to celebrate together and learn lessons to improve
You will have the opportunity to work with leading communications professionals, learning from the brightest minds in the industry who come from a diverse background
You will be working on a diverse mix of clients, across industries, sectors and geographies
You will have continuous training and development throughout the programme, with dedicated mentors
You will be given the platform to innovate and trusted to demonstrate your entrepreneurial flare
You will have access to a range of office perks, location-dependent, including regular team socials, flexible and remote working policies, gym and wellness allowances, and private health and dental care
A competitive salary benchmarked against others in the industry and reviewed regularly, on an annual basis
Candidates applying from abroad will receive relocation support, including flights and assistance with accommodation and visa applications
At the beginning of the programme, we require you to be in the office full time. After this, we expect all colleagues to be in the office the majority of the working week, however we do offer flexibility to work from home at least one day a week
Visa, language and relocation requirements
Asia
Exceptional English language skills (written and verbal) is essential and proficiency in a relevant Asian language is preferable
For candidates looking to join our Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing offices, it is preferable to have a high-level of proficiency in Chinese (written and verbal)
For candidates looking to join our Tokyo office you must be fully fluent in Japanese, both written and verbal
We will support candidates with their visa application; for those candidates looking to join our office in Singapore, it is important that you have the right to work in Singapore
Candidates must be able to relocate by start of-August 2025 to begin work by the middle of August
How the application process works
Step 1. We have developed an FGS Global-specific task that is designed to highlight the brightest, most creative graduates. It will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your research skills, creative thinking and ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way. This must be completed in a presentation. We will also ask you to fill out a short form and send us your CV. We appreciate the task takes a lot of work, but it gives us the opportunity to assess in a completely objective way based on your abilities and talents.
Presentations and CV’s must be submitted in PDF format. This application must be completed by Thursday 16th January at 23:59 GMT – late applications will not be accepted.
For Step 1 of our review process. all application tasks and CVs are anonymised, with personal identifying information removed prior to review.
Step 2. Successful candidates will be interviewed virtually between 10th and 28th February 2025 and told whether they have been shortlisted and are through to the final assessment phase. At this stage, candidates will take an online scenario test simulating tasks we undertake, and if you are applying for a position in one of our locations where Asian language skills are required, we will ask you to complete an assessment in this language
Step 3. We will host a series of virtual assessments including group tasks, problem solving exercises and interviews the week of 24th March 2025. Further details of the final assessment phase will be announced in due course.
Successful applicants will start full-time on 11th August 2025.
General Inquiries
If you are not yet in your final year of study, but would be interested in applying for work experience opportunities, please get in touch with us via UKMEAGraduateApplications@fgsglobal.com with your CV and a piece of work you are proud of.
The piece of work can be anything you choose which you think illustrates your curiosity and creativity (e.g., an academic essay, something you wrote for a school or University magazine, an example of a creative project you worked on, or anything else which you think is relevant).
For work experience applications, we do not expect your example of work, or any experience on your CV, to relate to strategic communications directly, but you may wish to outline in your email what interests you about communications and the world of business more generally.
Testimonials
Aimee Wang
Associate (2024 Graduate programme intake)
What was your journey prior to FGS Global and how did you hear about the firm?
Prior to joining FGS, I worked as a public affairs and government relations associate at a local agency in Los Angeles. After graduating and studying Sociology, I decided to further my academic career and studied public relations and advertising at the University of Southern California. I had done several PR-related internships across various industries and discovered my utmost passion for financial communications. Being one of the best in the sector, FGS Global had always been the company I aspired to join. I had decided to relocate to Asia around the same time the UKMEA program went live, and it was at that moment that I knew I had to apply.
Tell us about a typical day
Each day can be vastly different, but I always start my morning by conducting media monitoring. Some might say clipping is a mindless task, but it truly is the best way to stay on top of all the industry news and grasp the media sentiment toward your clients. My everyday tasks for each client vary a lot, ranging from conducting background research, drafting press releases, to comprising coverage reports.
What is your favorite aspect of the job?
Having endless things to learn. My clients range from private equity firms, tech giants, to consulting companies. No two days are the same, and I am constantly absorbing new knowledge and skillsets from not only doing client tasks but also working with all the intelligent individuals in the office.
How would you describe yourself as a member of the team?
Being one of the newer members on the team, I consider myself as curious, diligent, and enthusiastic. I think it’s important to acknowledge that as a young professional, there’s limitless space for improvement. Hence, I am extremely receptive to feedback and open to new challenges.
What do you think is special about FGS Global?
The people. I am thankful to be surrounded by a cohort of people who are extremely intelligent, experienced, supportive and willing-to-teach. They are my colleagues, mentors, and friends. People at my office come from different academic and professional background, and I think it’s not only fascinating but also crucial to work with people who can share different perspectives in our industry.
Jonathan Gu
Associate (2024 Graduate programme intake)
What was your journey prior to FGS Global and how did you hear about the firm?
Before joining FGS Global, I studied Economics and History at the University of Chicago. My previous work experiences include an internship in ESG consulting and writing for an English-language publication with a China focus. I first heard of FGS through a friend at the firm and was encouraged to apply through the UKMEA Graduate Program. With a keen interest in the geopolitics, financial sector, and current affairs, FGS stood out as a very compelling career choice given the breadth of its operational scope and client base. Working here now, I confidently say I have made the right choice!
Tell us about a typical day
Typical mornings consist of media monitoring and client research, which are vital to our media intelligence operations and an opportunity to keep me informed and sharp. Outside of the routine work, the rest of the day is often quite unpredictable. Each day brings something new, and I find that the dynamic nature of my work makes it hard to describe a typical day!
What is your favorite aspect of the job?
My favourite aspect of the job is how dynamic the work is. We have a diverse list of major global clients, each with their own goals and needs. As a graduate, the opportunity to work closely with these big names, and to be clued into their ever-changing agendas and targets, is a great learning experience. At FGS, you can learn at an incredible pace.
How would you describe yourself as a member of the team?
I consider myself to be a rather outspoken and opinionated person, and I’m glad that is seen as a plus here. Everyone here is a valued member of the team regardless of level, and everyone’s voice matters. As a team member, I already feel that I shoulder real responsibility. The work here is very collaborative, and I can both support and lead various client engagements.
What do you think is special about FGS Global?
In the corporate communications industry, there aren’t many firms with a scope of business that matches FGS Global. We are truly a global firm with a global offering, and it’s great that our current and future clients are starting to understand just how much we can do for them. For me, it offers a chance to learn from all the wonderful people at FGS who are specialists in diverse fields. It’s the people that make a firm like FGS succeed, and we have no shortage of supportive, knowledgeable, and hardworking talent.
Metta Ni
Associate (2023 Graduate programme intake)
What was your journey prior to FGS Global and how did you hear about the firm?
Prior to FGS Global, I studied Geography with Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. As someone who’s inherently curious about the world, I took up internship opportunities in the public (Civil Service College International), private (APCO Worldwide), people (Common Ground, a social enterprise) and academia sectors (LSE and UCL), spanning across Singapore, Shanghai and London. Throughout those experiences, I realise that many sectors and stakeholders want change to respond to the world’s most urgent issues, but change is not happening at the scale we need. I saw, through an internship at APCO Worldwide, how effective strategic communications can play a crucial role in accelerating change by raising awareness and mobilising support for innovative solutions. As such, applying to FGS Global through the Graduate programme was a natural next step to continue engaging with the stakeholder economy.
Tell us about a typical day
I start off the day crafting news summaries on stories that matter most to businesses, before deep diving into research reports and curating speaking notes for key spokespersons in the region. Depending on the news of the day and the clients’ request, I could also be monitoring the latest breaking stories, write briefing notes or working on business pitches.
What is your favorite aspect of the job?
Working with a variety of people and clients is something that I enjoy a lot. From banks to tech companies to telco firms, FGS Global has given me numerous exposures to clients from different sectors and regions - getting to be part of The Earthshot Prize team in Singapore just a couple of months into my career and seeing Prince William, Donnie Yen and Jacinda Arden was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Our team always needs to stay on top of different industry trends and news, so we can advise our clients with suitable strategies. It is challenging yet interesting to see how we can support our clients to deliver key messages to their key audiences. And of course, working with colleagues from different backgrounds and offices is amazing. The teams have been giving a lot of support and feedback to new learners like me, who want to see you succeed and grow both professionally and personally.
How would you describe yourself as a member of the team?
Always curious and eager to learn more! Beyond that, I support with research, media relations and corporate communications just to name a few. I also have specific interests in ESG and sustainability.
What do you think is special about FGS Global?
I love how creative, international and diverse the FGS Global is. I get to work on the most complex issues and try to piece the puzzles together through compelling narratives. Given how multifaceted challenges businesses face can be, I also get to frequently collaborate with the colleagues on projects across Asia, North America, Europe and Middle East and stay attuned to latest updates and insights on the ground. Last but not least, colleagues here are supportive and caring, and there’s a huge emphasis on team work.
Have any questions? Please email UKMEAGraduateApplications@fgsglobal.com for more information.