Asia Graduate Programme 2026
Pave your career path with FGS Global
We are leaders in all aspects of strategic communications, including corporate reputation, crisis management, government affairs, transformation and change, as well as the leading force in financial communications worldwide. 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.
2026 Asia Graduate Programme
We work for some of the world’s most successful and interesting businesses, institutions and individuals helping to 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 2026 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. Candidates who are interested in applying to our graduate programme in the UK or Middle East must submit a separate application for these markets and adhere to the respective application windows.
What the programme will involve
Successful applicants will be enrolled in a 2-year structured programme, learning both on-the-job and through formal trainings to help develop your knowledge and skillset across key areas of strategic communications. You will have the chance to put these skills to use across a variety of exciting and impactful client mandates.
You 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.
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 Senior Associate.
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 fla
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
Exceptional English language skills (written and verbal) are essential and proficiency in a relevant Asian language is preferable.
For candidates looking to join our Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing offices, it is necessary 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 offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore, it is important that you have the right to work in these markets.
Candidates must be able to relocate by start of August 2026 to begin work by the middle of August
How the application process works
Step 1. We will ask you to fill out a short form and send us your CV and we will also ask you to address an FGS Global-specific case study analysis task that is designed to highlight the brightest, most creative graduates. This task is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your research skills, creative thinking and ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way.
Your completed case study analysis should be structured as a 1–2-page summary in English, providing a focused, well-organized overview of your findings.
We appreciate that this 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.
Your case study analysis and CV must be submitted in PDF format. This application must be completed by Friday 20th March at 23:59 HKT – late applications will not be accepted.
Step 2. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an online written assessment, 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 assessments including group tasks, problem solving exercises and interviews the week of 20th April 2026. Further details of the final assessment phase will be announced in due course.
Successful applicants will start full-time on 10th August 2026.
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 Careers-Asia@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.
Charlie Wilson
Associate (2025 Graduate programme intake)
What was your journey prior to FGS Global and how did you hear about the firm?
Before joining FGS, I studied Politics and International Studies at the Warwick University, during which I did a year abroad in Japan and a PR internship. Therefore, working at a global communications consultancy such as FGS was a completely natural next step. I applied for the Asia Graduate Program and I’m now spending 6 months at the London office before I move to Tokyo in September!
Tell us about a typical day
It is such a cliché but genuinely, every day is different here. All graduates get put on a diverse set of client accounts, which means the work is extremely varied. One hour I might do media summaries for a private equity client, in another I’ll be attending and analysing interviews with some of the most prominent politicians, executives, and public voices in the UK. Working across such a broad range of mandates means that you are constantly learning and provides a great base for specialisation later.
What is your favourite aspect of the job?
It is the way in which working at FGS has woven together my existing interests. As a student of politics, I love that my job revolves around keeping up to date with current affairs and the news. As someone who has studied Japanese, getting to work in Tokyo is a fantastic opportunity. With my international background, I get to work with some of the biggest global companies on cross-broader projects. It’s a perfect fit.
How would you describe yourself as a member of the team?
FGS and the people who work here make me feel a valued member of the team. Even if you’re one of the most junior people in the office, colleagues are often interested in what you have to say and ask for your opinion . When you work with the calibre of individuals that FGS employs, that is highly validating.
What do you think is special about FGS Global?
The people! It honestly has such a great culture, and the people are inspiring, incredibly friendly, and want the best for you. That goes for both the London office, but also the Tokyo office who have been incredibly welcoming and proactive. I’ve already gotten to know many of them and feel like a member of the team, even if I’m still in London. FGS also makes great effort to drive internal cohesion, with fun events and lunches, as well as a great buddy and mentor system.
Have any questions? Please email Careers-Asia@fgsglobal.com for more information.