About Forward Global

Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management firm with offices in DC, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Brussels. We are 450+ international strategists, communicators, and creators to achieve mission-critical objectives for public and private clients worldwide. We do so by helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, enhancing decision making and strengthening our clients’ strategic positions.

Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. The seamless integration of government affairs, strategic communications, corporate investigations, strategic intelligence, political risk and digital storytelling is integral to Forward Global’s work.

Internship Overview

Forward Global’s Washington, D.C. office seeks to hire an in-person, full-time Fall Intern to support its client and firm priorities. The intern 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.

A successful intern 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.

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 client’s key issues

• Support Forward Global marketing initiatives, including events, newsletters, online activities, and policy insights

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time in-person at our Georgetown office (preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a full-time internship, but all with accommodating academic schedules are welcome to apply)

• 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

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 & Benefits

This internship is paid at $20.00 USD per hour, with a transportation stipend included.

Closing

At Forward Global, we believe complex challenges require diverse perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints can contribute meaningfully to solving our clients’ most pressing strategic, geopolitical, and reputational challenges. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and that each colleague brings unique insight and expertise to the work we do.

Every day, our teams drive impact by advising organizations operating in complex environments around the world. We strive to build a culture grounded in respect, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration—where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn from one another.