Forward Global
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$50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Forward Global 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, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan. Position Overview
Forward Global is searching for an
Associate, 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 somewhat amorphous as we scale – 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 Associate, Communications 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-facing point of contact for 2-5 clients, regularly working to translate their business and policy priorities into worthy narratives 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 administrative tasks as required, such as budgets and client invoicing Ideal Candidate
Have one to three years of campaign, startup, media or Capitol Hill experience, ideally working in press outreach or communications 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 Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment. Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Research, Public Relations, and General Business Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Government Relations Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forward Global by 2x Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance
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$50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Forward Global 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, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan. Position Overview
Forward Global is searching for an
Associate, 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 somewhat amorphous as we scale – 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 Associate, Communications 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-facing point of contact for 2-5 clients, regularly working to translate their business and policy priorities into worthy narratives 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 administrative tasks as required, such as budgets and client invoicing Ideal Candidate
Have one to three years of campaign, startup, media or Capitol Hill experience, ideally working in press outreach or communications 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 Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment. Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Research, Public Relations, and General Business Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Government Relations Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forward Global by 2x Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance
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