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.
About the Program
Our Washington, DC office, located a few blocks from the National Mall, is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidates for a fall internship. As an intern in our office, you will have the opportunity to work on FGS Global’s roster of clients across strategic communications and government affairs and gain hands-on experience working alongside our teams of dedicated and talented communications professionals.
Responsibilities include monitoring market-moving news, conducting research, covering Congressional hearings, creating media lists, and supporting account teams as they help a global roster clients navigate strategic communications needs and challenges. Interns will be paid $21/hour, are required to work in-office, and must devote a minimum of 16 hours per week to the internship.
Requirements:
Juniors or Seniors in undergraduate program
Class schedule that allows full days dedicated to the internship
Eagerness and desire to learn
Strong writer and editor
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Interest in and enthusiasm for communications and/or government affairs
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Our goal is to provide an instructive, productive and enjoyable experience, after which you’ll leave FGS Global with a clear understanding of our business, and the skills and knowledge relevant to strategic communications and its facets. Hopefully, you’ll make some connections and friends along the way.
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.
When you submit an application, we collect certain personal information about you for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our privacy policy at https://fgsglobal.com/privacy.
Candidates must be authorized to legally work in the United States and not require sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future.
District of Columbia Salary Range
$21—$21 USD