Associate, Financial Communications - Houston

FGS Global; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate to join their Financial Communications team in Houston. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage in strategic communications, public relations, and investor relations while developing essential research and writing skills. The role is designed for early-career professionals eager to learn in a collaborative environment, with a clear path for advancement. Associates will enjoy a supportive team atmosphere and the chance to work on high-profile projects, making a significant impact in the field of financial communications. If you're passionate about media and finance, this is a perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with Company Matching

Flexible Paid Time Off

Annual Performance Bonus

Technology Reimbursement

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest or experience in strategic communications and finance.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media for assigned accounts and conduct research for clients.
• Draft communications materials and support new business proposals.
• Grow project-management skills and interface with clients.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Client Service

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Associate, Financial Communications - Houston

INTRODUCTION

About FGS Global - FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.

FGS Global is seeking a full-time Associate to join our Financial Communications team in Houston. Working at the intersection of business, finance, public policy, and media, the Associate position is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in communications, public relations, investor relations, shareholder activism, and crisis management to develop research, writing, and media skills at a prestigious firm with high-profile clients.

Graduating seniors and early-career professionals who are interested in media, communications, energy, and finance are encouraged to apply for a position in our Houston office. Associates will participate in a two-year program that includes onboarding, orientation, training and mentorship. Assuming good performance, Associates will move to a Senior Associate role after two years in the role. The Associate position is hybrid with an expectation of the majority of their time in-person in the Houston office, at least three days per week. The Associate position will start in mid-July or mid-September.

Responsibilities:

1. Show up to work with an eagerness and desire to learn.
2. Monitor media for assigned accounts.
3. Conduct research and analyses for clients on a variety of topics.
4. Support new business proposals, including research, background information and data.
5. Interface with clients.
6. Draft communications materials such as press releases, shareholder letters, investor presentations, media Q&As, etc.
7. Grow sophisticated project-management skills.
8. Write and edit work with a superior understanding of correct grammar and punctuation.

Qualifications:

1. Strong interest in or prior internship or work experience of strategic communications, corporate operations and finance, client service, energy, financial services, and/or investor relations.
2. A quick learner with innate curiosity.
3. Consistent reliability, professionalism and maturity.
4. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work diligently in dynamic and fast-moving situations.
7. A collaborative spirit and eagerness to jump in at a moment’s notice.
8. An ability to work well in teams.
9. Advanced verbal communication skills.
10. Solid research abilities and analytical skills.
11. An interest in business and news.
12. Well-rounded and adaptable, and comfortable working through challenges.

This position requires the ability to work outside of normal office hours, including nights and weekends, when business needs arise. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive compensation package
2. Annual profit-sharing model, aka annual performance bonus
3. A flexible paid time off policy
4. A collaborative group of smart, passionate and highly motivated people.
5. A team-oriented work environment structured to provide opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

To apply please visit www.fgsglobal.com/join-us . Due to the volume of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.

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.