FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.
FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.
FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.
FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications and government relations firm, is seeking a motivated, sharp and energetic junior-level professional to join the firm’s Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the practice’s Energy & Sustainability group and based in our Washington, D.C. office.
FGS’s Energy & Sustainability group takes on some of the most complex communications and government affairs challenges spanning a wide spectrum of climate, environmental, sustainability and energy issues. Our team is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate these issues with a mix of deep issue expertise, an unparalleled network of connections, and a two-decade track record at the vanguard of climate, clean energy, and sustainability conversations around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)
Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches
Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for multiple clients
Build and maintain press lists
Pitch media contacts
Write briefing documents, talking points, press releases, etc.
Maintain knowledge of evolving policy and political issues that impact the energy & sustainability sector
Administrative support for client teams and senior staff, including scheduling, 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 with 1-2 years of relevant internship experience
Interest, familiarity and experience in energy & sustainability issues
Ability to project manage and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Extremely strong writing and communications skills; ability to produce clear, concise 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 is ideal
Experience with rapid response or 'war room' efforts is ideal
Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills
District of Columbia Salary Range
$65,000—$65,000 USD