Associate Director, Strategic Communications

About the role

FGS Global partners with influential leaders in business, government and public opinion, advising CEOs, boards and leadership teams on strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management and digital engagement. It is seeking an Associate Director for its Strategic Communications division, a growing team supporting financial services and digital infrastructure clients, based in the Washington, DC office.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day coordinator for a diverse roster of financial services and digital infrastructure client accounts and/or sub-projects, focusing on complex policy, regulatory and reputational issues
• Craft and deliver persuasive messaging and collateral, simplifying complex policy, legislative, regulatory, legal or other issues
• Maintain expert knowledge of evolving policy and political issues affecting clients' sectors and reporting trends
• Generate media outreach strategies and pitch stories regularly
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, tracking tasks and deadlines
• Deliver strong client relations and contribute to the firm's new business process
• Work with other FGS divisions to deliver integrated services, from government relations and advertising to content development and public opinion research

Required profile

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 5-9 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with financial services, technology, energy, digital infrastructure or related policy issues preferred
• Account coordination experience at a public relations agency preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and ambition for sourcing or leading new business
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and teamwork

Required skills

• Very strong writing and communications skills, including newspaper style and social media writing
• Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and pitch stories to local and national news outlets
• Detail oriented, with strong project management skills

What we offer

• Salary range of $110,000-$135,000 USD in the District of Columbia
• Annual profit-sharing model (performance bonus)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Generous paid time off