Senior Consultant, Public Affairs

Forward Global

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with 5% match

Group Term Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Paid parking or transportation

Professional development

Paid holidays and leave

Employee wellness resources

Complimentary snacks

Job summary

Forward Global, a leading risk and reputation management group, is seeking a Senior Consultant for Public Affairs and Strategic Communications in our Georgetown, DC office. You will support senior team members across client accounts, crafting narratives and messaging that translate business priorities into impactful communications.

The role offers autonomy in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to engage decision-makers in media, policy, and Corporate America, while

Qualifications

2–4 years experience in political campaigns, in-house, media, or Capitol Hill.
Proven ability to maintain relationships with media.
Entrepreneurial, problem-solver with ability to build processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as client contact for 5–7 clients, translating priorities into narratives.
Conduct media monitoring and press outreach.
Develop relationships with journalists and event organizers.
Assist in planning client events and productions.
Support creation of original content and media coverage.
Write op-eds, press releases, reports, briefing books, memos, talking points.
Support budgets and client invoicing.

Skills

Political campaign experience

Press outreach

Media relationship building

Storytelling

Client service

Job description

About Us

Forward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. We design custom solutions for global corporations, law firms, litigation funders, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments, international associations, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

Our group brings together over 350 advisors with diverse backgrounds in international strategy, communications, politics, policy, and digital content creation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.

Position Overview

Forward Global is searching for a Senior Consultant, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. We’re looking for an ambitious self-starter who is hungry, smart, and has a passion for written and verbal communication. Your job will be focused on supporting senior members of the Public Affairs and Strategic Communications teams across a variety of client accounts and issues – and you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional and significant responsibilities as we grow, with access to major decision-makers in media, policy, and Corporate America.

Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. The integration of Government Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Public Affairs is integral to Forward Global’s work; as such, team members are expected to work collaboratively. A successful Senior Consultant will be a highly motivated, dynamic, self-starter who thrives on autonomy.

This is a fully in-person position in our Georgetown office, in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a client-supporting point of contact for 5-7 clients, regularly working to translate their business and policy priorities into worthy narratives and messaging
Conduct regular media monitoring, perform press outreach, and engage in creative storytelling with the media
Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with journalists and the organizers of major tentpole events
Assist in planning client-owned events, gatherings, and productions
Supports creation of original content, brand elevation, media coverage, and interview opportunities for clients and third parties
Writing and producing content with minimal edits for internal teams and clients including op-eds, press releases, reports, briefing books, client memos, talking points, and presentations
Support additional client administrative tasks as required, such as budgets and client invoicing

Ideal Candidate

Have two to four years of political campaign, in-house, media or Capitol Hill experience, ideally working in press outreach, communications, or media-related industry
Experience maintaining strong working relationships with members of the media.
Are entrepreneurial – comfortable solving problems and creating a process from scratch
Are comfortable with tasks large and small: You can prep a major executive or principal for media, but you’re also comfortable shipping out client gifts
Are a critical thinker who understands the drivers of the business and policy ecosystem, beyond communications
Are deeply committed to client service and value delivery
Are comfortable building and maintaining a professional network supportive to personal professional development and supporting client needs
Are comfortable, where applicable, registering to lobby

Closing

At Forward Global, we believe complex challenges require diverse perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints can contribute meaningfully to solving our clients’ most pressing strategic, geopolitical, and reputational challenges. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and that each colleague brings unique insight and expertise to the work we do.

Every day, our teams drive impact by advising organizations operating in complex environments around the world. We strive to build a culture grounded in respect, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration—where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn from one another.

Pay Transparency

Forward Global is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, we provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions where disclosure is required. Actual compensation may vary based on several factors, including relevant experience, specific skills, geographic location, and other role-related considerations.

Forward Global offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

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