Brunswick Group
Executive, Washington D.C.
Brunswick Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Brunswick Group is seeking an Executive with 1 - 3 years of work experience in the strategic advisory or related space to join our Washington, D.C. office. Executives will use their own specialized skills and backgrounds on behalf of the firm's clients across a range of sectors and projects.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Client Contribution & Handling
Deliver high-quality work; provide strong support to teamsDraft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detailProvide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and eventsDemonstrate interest in clients' business; identify and analyze news articles regarding industry trendsEffectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcements and other client eventsTeamwork and Collaborative Approach
Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the teamTake initiative in projects, going beyond basic requirements to deliver exceptional resultsKeep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, capture meeting notes as appropriateCommunication Skills
Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondenceExpress a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex informationUse good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretionProvides input into media and communications strategy to identify new angles and pitching stories to a range of different mediaContinuous Learner
Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current events and relevant global issuesActively seek out or accept assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growthWillingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and respond accordinglyAttend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessionsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience (communications, media, financial, legal, etc.)Interest in business issues and communicationsExceptional research, writing and communication skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize with astute attention to detailBasic understanding of financial terminologyAbility to exhibit discretion with confidential client mattersWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg, ThomsonOne, Cision, Critical Mention, Brandwatch, and other research tools, a plusInternships in a finance, media, politics or in a communications capacity, a plusIdeal Candidate:
A communications strategist with experience with corporate issues (e.g. crisis, M&A, financial situations, etc.)Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance and fast-paced l environmentsExcellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligenceEntrepreneurial and collaborative spiritTerrific sense of humor
The Firm
About Brunswick
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully.
We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients - the leaders of large, complex organizations - understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit center. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients' needs wherever they are in the world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick's culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength - our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.
Background
Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick's global partnership has grown organically to 27 offices in 18 countries. We began as a M&A and financial communications firm and, over time, expanded our capabilities to provide expert advice to our clients on a range of business-critical issues. We invested in new offices, sector teams and practice groups including investor engagement; shareholder activism; governance; regulatory and public affairs, including geopolitical; crisis; litigation; social issues including climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion; cybersecurity, data and privacy; employee engagement; digital communications; opinion research and analysis, and; creative services.
The Americas
In the U.S., we have offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in Sao Paulo. We advise clients on, among other things, domestic and cross border M&A, IPOs, activism, capital markets and investor relations, public and regulatory affairs, geopolitical issues, litigation, crisis, cyber, employee engagement, digital, opinion research and on broader reputation campaigns.
Colleagues in the U.S. are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere. Our U.S. CEO is Nik Deogun.
For more information on Brunswick, including our offices and client offers, please visit our website: www.brunswickgroup.com
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Client Contribution & Handling
Deliver high-quality work; provide strong support to teamsDraft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detailProvide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and eventsDemonstrate interest in clients' business; identify and analyze news articles regarding industry trendsEffectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcements and other client eventsTeamwork and Collaborative Approach
Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the teamTake initiative in projects, going beyond basic requirements to deliver exceptional resultsKeep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, capture meeting notes as appropriateCommunication Skills
Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondenceExpress a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex informationUse good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretionProvides input into media and communications strategy to identify new angles and pitching stories to a range of different mediaContinuous Learner
Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current events and relevant global issuesActively seek out or accept assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growthWillingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and respond accordinglyAttend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessionsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience (communications, media, financial, legal, etc.)Interest in business issues and communicationsExceptional research, writing and communication skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize with astute attention to detailBasic understanding of financial terminologyAbility to exhibit discretion with confidential client mattersWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg, ThomsonOne, Cision, Critical Mention, Brandwatch, and other research tools, a plusInternships in a finance, media, politics or in a communications capacity, a plusIdeal Candidate:
A communications strategist with experience with corporate issues (e.g. crisis, M&A, financial situations, etc.)Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance and fast-paced l environmentsExcellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligenceEntrepreneurial and collaborative spiritTerrific sense of humor
The Firm
About Brunswick
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully.
We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients - the leaders of large, complex organizations - understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit center. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients' needs wherever they are in the world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick's culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength - our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.
Background
Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick's global partnership has grown organically to 27 offices in 18 countries. We began as a M&A and financial communications firm and, over time, expanded our capabilities to provide expert advice to our clients on a range of business-critical issues. We invested in new offices, sector teams and practice groups including investor engagement; shareholder activism; governance; regulatory and public affairs, including geopolitical; crisis; litigation; social issues including climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion; cybersecurity, data and privacy; employee engagement; digital communications; opinion research and analysis, and; creative services.
The Americas
In the U.S., we have offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in Sao Paulo. We advise clients on, among other things, domestic and cross border M&A, IPOs, activism, capital markets and investor relations, public and regulatory affairs, geopolitical issues, litigation, crisis, cyber, employee engagement, digital, opinion research and on broader reputation campaigns.
Colleagues in the U.S. are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere. Our U.S. CEO is Nik Deogun.
For more information on Brunswick, including our offices and client offers, please visit our website: www.brunswickgroup.com