About the Program

Students interested in media, technology and finance are welcome to apply for a position in our San Francisco office. FGS employees are generalists working across industries, but those in San Francisco will have an increased exposure to global clients in the investing and technology sectors, including venture capital and private equity, biotech, AI, robotics, fintech, crypto, enterprise tech and more.

Our San Francisco office is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented students for a full-time summer internship. As an intern in our office, you will have the opportunity to work on accounts across strategic, corporate, and financial communications, and gain hands-on experience working alongside our teams of dedicated and creative communications professionals.  Please note that intern positions for our other US offices will be posted separately.

FGS’ San Francisco office is uniquely positioned to closely collaborate with offices in Washington, D.C., New York and Asia, and may be a particularly good fit for students who have considered careers in management consulting and banking.

This is a 10-week paid internship ($20.00 hour) beginning onJune 2^nd and ending August 8^th that will require you to work in-person in San Francisco.

Depending on performance, a full-time role after graduation may be available.

As part of the intern program, you will:

• Monitor news, conduct research, create media lists, and aid multiple account teams to help clients with mergers and acquisitions, profile raising, crisis, litigation support, etc.
• Take part in a mock new business pitch, working collaboratively with other interns to develop a strategy and pitch for a hypothetical new assignment.
• Learn about the many facets of what we do, including crisis and issues management, government affairs and policy, strategy and reputation, and financial communications (investor relations, M&A, VC and shareholder activism).
• Participate in a robust internal training program that covers many facets of communications and business more generally.

Requirements:

• Rising Senior in undergraduate program
• Eagerness and desire to learn
• Strong writer and editor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Interest in and enthusiasm for business, finance, communications and/or public relations
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Our goal is to provide an instructive, productive and enjoyable experience, after which you’ll leave FGS Global with a clear understanding of our business, and the skills and knowledge relevant to strategic communications and its facets. Hopefully, you’ll make some connections and friends along the way.

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 and not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to the volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in FGS Global!