Internship, Public Affairs (Spring 2027)

About Forward Global

Forward Global (https://forwardglobal.com/en/) 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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

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

Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Non-Exempt - Overtime eligible

Job Family/Level: n/a - Intern

Employee Status: Full-time, Temporary

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

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.