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.