Senior Consultant, Public Affairs

Forward Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development

Job summary

Forward Global is seeking a Senior Consultant in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications in Washington, DC. We’re looking for an ambitious self-starter who is hungry, smart, and has a passion for written and verbal communication.

Your job will support senior members across client accounts and issues—and you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as we grow, with access to decision-makers in media, policy, and Corporate America.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of political campaign, in-house, media or Capitol Hill experience, ideally in press outreach, communications, or media-related industry.
• Experience maintaining strong working relationships with members of the media.
• Entrepreneurial—comfortable solving problems and creating a process from scratch.
• Comfortable handling tasks large and small, from media prep to client gifts.
• Critical thinker who understands business and policy drivers beyond communications.
• Committed to client service and value delivery.
• Able to build a professional network to support client needs and development.
• If applicable, willing to register to lobby.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-supporting point of contact for 5-7 clients, translating priorities into narratives and messaging.
• Conduct regular media monitoring, perform press outreach, and engage in storytelling with the media.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with journalists and major event organizers.
• Assist in planning client-owned events, gatherings, and productions.
• Support creation of original content, brand elevation, media coverage, and interview opportunities.
• Write and produce content with minimal edits for internal teams and clients (op-eds, press releases, reports, briefs, memos, talking points, presentations).
• Support budgets and client invoicing as required.

Skills

Client relations

Media outreach

Policy understanding

Written communication

Event planning

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.

Compensation

• Maximum Annual Pay: $65,000.00


• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt


• Job Family/Level: Level 1.3 – Senior Consultant


• Employee Status: Regular

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through CareFirst


• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% company match


• Company-sponsored Group Term Life Insurance


• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy


• Paid parking or transportation benefits


• Professional development and networking opportunities


• Paid company holidays and leave benefits


• Employee wellness and support resources


• Complimentary office snacks and beverages