Associate, Strategic Communications (Energy & Sustainability)

FGS Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stakeholder strategy firm seeks a motivated Associate for its Strategic Communications practice in Washington, D.C. This junior-level position involves handling communications and government affairs across energy and sustainability issues, offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant internship experience.
• Interest and familiarity with energy & sustainability issues.
• Strong writing and communication skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic writing and research tasks, including client documents and press materials.
• Assist client teams in preparing for meetings and pitches.
• Monitor and compile daily press clips for multiple clients.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Research

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Job description

Associate, Strategic Communications (Energy & Sustainability)

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals worldwide, advising clients on critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the merger of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener, and Sard Verbinnen & Co, offering board-level and C-suite counsel in stakeholder strategy, corporate reputation, crisis management, public affairs, and financial communications. It is also a global leader in transaction and financial communications.

FGS has offices in 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 ranked as a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. It was also ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.

FGS Global is seeking a motivated, sharp, and energetic junior-level professional to join the Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the Energy & Sustainability group and is based in Washington, D.C.

The Energy & Sustainability team handles complex communications and government affairs challenges across climate, environmental, sustainability, and energy issues. The team leverages deep expertise, an extensive network, and a two-decade track record in climate, clean energy, and sustainability conversations globally.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic writing and research tasks, including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, and owned media content.
• Assist client teams in preparing for meetings and pitches.
• Monitor and compile daily press clips for multiple clients.
• Build and maintain press lists.
• Pitch media contacts.
• Write briefing documents, talking points, and press releases.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving policy and political issues impacting the energy & sustainability sector.
• Provide administrative support to client teams and senior staff, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and filtering requests.
• Contribute to the firm’s new business initiatives.

Attributes

• A BA/BS degree in a related field with 1-2 years of relevant internship experience.
• Interest and familiarity with energy & sustainability issues.
• Ability to project manage and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise materials under tight deadlines.
• Excellent research and editing skills.
• Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for various clients.
• Experience pitching stories to local and national media is preferred.
• Experience with rapid response or 'war room' efforts is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills.