Forward Global · 3 days ago
Senior Consultant, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expForward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. They are searching for a Senior Consultant in Public Affairs and Strategic Communications to support senior team members across various client accounts, focusing on communication strategies and relationship management.
Business IntelligenceComplianceCyber Security
Responsibilities
Serve as a client-supporting point of contact for 5-7 clients, regularly working to translate their business and policy priorities into worthy narratives and messaging
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 client administrative tasks as required, such as budgets and client invoicing
Qualification
Required
Have two to four years of political campaign, in-house, media or Capitol Hill experience, ideally working in press outreach, communications, or media-related industry
Experience maintaining strong working relationships with members of the media
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
Are comfortable building and maintaining a professional network supportive to personal professional development and supporting client needs
Are comfortable, where applicable, registering to lobby
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through CareFirst, with 80% employer contribution and 20% employee pre-tax contribution
Company-sponsored Group Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor matching: 100% company match up to 5%, with immediate vesting
Flexible Paid Time Off (Flex PTO)
Paid parking and/or commuter benefits
All federal holidays observed
Complimentary office snacks and beverages
Company
Forward Global
Forward Global offers clients a suite of services from subject matter experts to better inform business decisions, safeguard operations, and mitigate the potential for adverse actions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Deerin
Partner & Creative Director
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