Job Details
FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications consulting firm, is seeking a sharp and energetic communications professional to join the firm s Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the practice s Financial Services policy group and based in our Washington, D.C. office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as day-to-day coordinator on a diverse roster of financial services industry client accounts and/or sub-projects, with focus on financial services policy, including digital assets and digital currencies.
- Craft and deliver persuasive messaging and related collateral materials, simplifying complex policy, legislative, regulatory, legal or other general issues. Strong writing abilities are critical to success in this position.
- Maintain expert knowledge of evolving policy and political issues that impact clients sectors and a grasp of reporting trends.
- Generate media outreach strategies and pitch stories on a regular basis.
- Manage multiple projects, including task and deadline tracking, for multiple clients from concept to completion.
- Work closely with Senior Associates, Associates, and interns, including reviewing and editing materials developed by junior staff.
- Demonstrate strong client-relations skills responsive, professional, and helpful.
- Contribute to firm s new business process and efforts.
- Work with other FGS divisions to deliver integrated services (including investor relations communications, government relations, advertising, and public opinion research)
ATTRIBUTES
- A BA/BS degree in a related field and 5-9 years of relevant experience
- Specific familiarity and experience with financial services policy issues preferred.
- Extremely strong writing and communications skills; familiarity with both newspaper style and social media writing; ability to produce clear, concise materials within tight deadlines.
- Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients.
- Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets and knowledge of what drives media coverage.
- Detail oriented and strong project management skills; preference for account coordination experience at a public relations agency
- Strong strategic thinker with understanding of how larger economic and public policy landscape impacts clients communications abilities and needs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Ambition for sourcing and/or successfully leading efforts to obtain new business.
- A demonstrated capacity for leadership, communication and teamwork
FGS Global is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or age.