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FGS Global · 1 month ago

Associate Director, Strategic Communications (Energy & Sustainability)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. They are seeking a communications professional to join the Energy & Sustainability team, providing support for clients involved in clean energy and sustainability.

Business IntelligenceConsultingPublic Relations

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for and management of clients specifically involved in clean energy and technology, environmental advocacy, and sustainable finance

Manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment, including by coordinating with internal teams and tracking deliverables and deadlines from concept to completion

Deliver high-quality, customized products and deliverables

Demonstrate strong client-relations skills, especially when it comes to being responsive, proactive, and helpful

Maintain knowledge of the firm's media monitoring tools and software, regularly monitor for client mentions and articles relevant to client focus areas

Track and report on media stories and trends, and work with other staff to develop monitoring processes, reports, and audits

Strong writing abilities for materials including press releases, talking points, communications plans, remarks, pitches, and proposals

Maintain expert knowledge of global cultural and media conversations, reporting trends, and policy, regulatory, and political issues impacting clients and the energy and sustainability sectors more broadly

Generate media outreach strategies and pitch stories on a regular basis

Cultivate relationships with reporters, editors, producers, bloggers, and other media professionals

Work with other FGS practices, as needed, to deliver integrated services (from government relations and advertising to content development and public opinion research)

Contribute to firm’s new business process and efforts

Qualification

Clean energy expertiseSustainable finance knowledgeCrisis communications experienceProject managementWriting skillsClient service experienceMedia outreachResearch skillsStrategic thinking

Required

A BA/BS degree in a related field and 5-9 years of relevant experience

Specific familiarity and experience with clean energy, sustainable finance, environmental policy and/or associated industries (green infrastructure, battery technology, etc.)

Experience with and ability to manage projects for multiple clients and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Client service experience strongly preferred

Extremely strong writing and communications skills; ability to produce clear, concise client or press materials within tight deadlines

Superior research and editing skills

Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients

Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets

Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills

Preferred

Subject-matter fluency in energy and climate policy, traditional energy, clean tech, or capital markets space, with an eagerness to develop further expertise

Experience with rapid response, crisis communications, or 'war room' efforts as plus