Intern Strategic Communications And Public Affairs

About Forward Global

Forward Global is a leading economic intelligence, global advocacy and cybersecurity firm with operations in Paris, London, Brussels, and Washington DC. Our clients include sovereigns, multinational corporations, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, leading international law firms and high-net-worth individuals.

Our London office specialises in Litigation and Dispute Support, Public Affairs and Corporate Investigations. Forward Global UK is seeking to hire two paid interns to join its Strategic Communications and Government Affairs team.

Length of contract: 6 to 8 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting colleagues across risk management, public affairs, and strategic communications through a range of tasks, including research, drafting and media monitoring.
• Developing briefing material and tracking media coverage and key developments across diverse client portfolios.
• Supporting senior team members with administrative tasks and assisting in identifying and coordinating new business opportunities.
• Attending and contributing to internal and client meetings.
• Supporting the Geopolitical Risk and Investigations teams where necessary.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Seeking a career in risk management, strategic communications, litigation communications or public affairs, and open to longer-term employment following the completion of the internship.
• Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for UK and international politics and/or legal disputes.
• Strong academic record.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• The legal right to work in the UK.
• Only open to final year university students or graduates.
  
  

Application Details

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a writing sample on Teamtailor. Shortlisted candidates will be given a written task to complete within one week. The final stage of the process will be an interview with the Forward Global team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions have been filled, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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