FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications and government relations firm, is seeking a motivated, sharp and energetic junior-level professional to join the firm’s Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the practice’s Energy & Sustainability group and based in our Washington, DC or New York City office.

FGS’s Energy & Sustainability group takes on some of the most complex communications and government affairs challenges spanning a wide spectrum of climate, environmental, sustainability and energy issues. Our team is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate these issues with a mix of deep issue expertise, an unparalleled network of connections, and a two-decade track record at the vanguard of climate, clean energy, and sustainability conversations around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)
• Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches
• Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for multiple clients
• Build and maintain press lists
• Pitch media contacts
• Write briefing documents, talking points, press releases, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving policy and political issues that impact the energy & sustainability sector
• Administrative support for client teams and senior staff, including scheduling, booking travel, and filtering internal and external requests
• Contribute to firm’s new business process and efforts

 ATTRIBUTES

• A BA/BS degree in a related field with 1-2 years of relevant internship experience
• Interest, familiarity and experience in energy & sustainability issues
• Ability to project manage and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Extremely strong writing and communications skills; ability to produce clear, concise materials within tight deadlines
• Superior research and editing skills
• Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients
• Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets is ideal
• Experience with rapid response or 'war room' efforts is ideal
• Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills

Interns, Communications

Overview of the Company:

FGS Global, a leading strategic communications firm, is seeking sharp and detail-oriented students to join us as interns. During the internship, you will work closely with the Hong Kong and regional team in advising our high-profile, industry-leading clients in the financial market and business sector.

Our clients include financial institutions, professional service firms as well as listed companies. With a flat operational structure and a dynamic working environment, every member of the team plays a key role in driving the direction of the organization and would be given opportunities and the flexibility to develop to his/her full potential. Strong candidates would be considered for a long-term consultant position with the firm.

The Role

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Staying on top of the daily newsflow and major stories in the wider market;
• Conducting research and analysis on business initiatives, industry development, or traditional/social media landscapes;
• Developing and translating communications collaterals and press materials;
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as journalists and vendors;
• Supporting the team on thought leadership campaigns and other communications engagement.

Desired Skills & Qualities

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese is a must.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Analytical, self-motivated, detail-oriented and a team player.
• Any experience in communications agency or in-house marketing/communications role will be an advantage.

Specifics:

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chinese Language & Literature, Communications, Economics, English, Journalism, Translation, Politics, Law, Linguistics.
• Education Level (pursuing / obtained): Master / Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor
• Required Level of Work Experience : None
• Qualifications: Please indicate your results of Chinese language and English language examinations such as IB, DSE and IELTS.
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