Internship, Public Affairs (Spring 2027)

About Forward Global

Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management firm with offices in Washington, DC, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Brussels, Abidjan, and Abu Dhabi. We bring together more than 450 international strategists, communicators, and creators to help public- and private-sector clients worldwide achieve mission-critical objectives. By helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, we enhance decision-making and strengthen our clients’ strategic positions. Forward Global combines the sophistication of an international firm with the agility of an entrepreneurial organization. We foster a close-knit, supportive environment where professionals collaborate to deliver meaningful results for our clients.

Position Overview

Forward Global’s Washington, D.C. office seeks to hire two full-time, in-person Interns to support its client and firm priorities during Spring 2027. The Interns will be responsible for various client-facing projects and administrative functions and can participate in a range of public affairs and government relations tasks, social and traditional media relations, policy research, and report writing for clients worldwide.

Successful interns will be outgoing and passionate about public policy and public affairs, and have excellent written communication skills that draw on the ability to be detailed and concise. They will also have a baseline understanding of domestic and international government affairs processes, the workings of global traditional and online news platforms, and social media. Applicants should be detail-oriented and willing to support team members at all levels of the firm. They will be comfortable taking the initiative in independent projects and unstructured environments and will identify opportunities to contribute to client success. They will also have great time management and the ability to follow through on deadlines. This is a fully in-person position based in our Georgetown office in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client and firm-driven research, reporting, and analysis on developments in public policy, news media, and industry publications
• Provide coverage of congressional hearings and track legislation on clients’ key issues
• Support Forward Global marketing initiatives, including events, newsletters, online activities, and policy insights

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work full-time in-person at our Georgetown office
• College undergraduate or graduate
• Strong organizational skills to tackle multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within tight deadlines
• Strong Office, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Qualifications

• Outgoing
• Passionate about public policy and public affairs
• Excellent written communication skills (detailed and concise)
• Baseline understanding of domestic and international government affairs processes
• Baseline understanding of global traditional and online news platforms
• Baseline understanding of social media
• Detail-oriented
• Willingness to support team members at all levels
• Comfortable taking initiative in independent projects and unstructured environments
• Ability to identify opportunities to contribute to client success
• Great time management
• Ability to follow through on deadlines

Interning at Forward Global

Interns at Forward Global will have the chance to work within a close-knit group to advance their professional development, expand upon their research and writing skills, learn about media pitching, and engage in client-facing communication. Forward Global U.S. prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a supportive team. The integration of government affairs, strategic communications, and public affairs is integral to Forward Global's work.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.00
• Non-Exempt - Overtime eligible

Benefits & Perks

• Five (5) days of sick leave
• Monthly $100 Transportation Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Paid company holidays and leave benefits
• Complimentary office snacks and beverages