About FGS Global –
FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy headquartered in NY, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.
Responsibilities-
Our D.C. office is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented student for a part-time fall internship within our Research & Insights division. While intern tasks vary, a typical workload consists of short- and long-term research projects, including assisting with qualitative research such as focus groups and in-depth interviews, quantitative research such as online surveys, as well as digital research projects and social media listening. The intern is also tasked with keeping up to date on current public polling trends and topics, including writing a weekly polling newsletter that is sent throughout the firm, and assisting with public opinion PowerPoint decks that are published on the FGS Global website. In addition, the intern provides general assistance and note-taking on research projects as needed to the Insights team.
This internship will require a minimum of 16 hours per week and for you to work a hybrid schedule in Washington D.C. Full days are preferred.
Attributes-
- An in-progress BA/BS in a related field, with a preference for third and fourth year students
- Research experience not required, but preferred
- Strong analytic, writing, attention to detail and editing skills are required
- Problem-solver and strong communicator
- A demonstrated capacity for communication, teamwork and collegiality within a tight-knit team
References and additional writing sample may be requested.
FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Please note all applicants must have US work authorization.
Due to volume, not every applicant will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in FGS Global!