Associate Director orDirector (all genders) Crisis Communication

Associate Director orDirector (all genders) Crisis Communication

With over 1,400 team members in 31 offices across three continents, FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm.Whether rallying teams around a new strategic direction, executing a complex corporate transformation, facing down an existential crisis, or overcoming political and regulatory headwinds, FGS Global drives clients forward with the clarity and conviction to succeed – building momentum in an increasingly complex, rapidly changing and unforgiving environment.

In Europe, we are a team of more than 450 employees spread across 10 cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Den Haag, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris and Zurich. Our clients range from scale-ups to listed companies, family-owned businesses to multinational corporations, whom we advise globally.

We are growing. Our team in Dusseldorf advises clients when the stakes are high and business leaders are under pressure, whether in litigation, restructurings or cyber-attacks. We are looking for motivated talents to join one of the world's best crisis teams as an

Associate Director orDirector (all genders) Crisis Communication

What tasks can you look forward to?

You act as the primary or secondary contact for clients, advising them on comprehensive communication strategies and all aspects of external and internal communications.

You craft compelling narratives for complex crisis situations, assist our clients when they need our help most, and prepare their management boards and heads of communications, helping them get back in the driver's seat.

You work closely with our international teams and colleagues and our other practice groups to develop high-quality solutions for our clients, leveraging shared knowledge, networks, and experience.

You bring fresh, inspiring ideas and innovative communication formats to the table, with a deep understanding of complex situations, when a situation escalates and pressure from the media and the public increases.

You actively network within the media field, engage with key contacts, and support the team in new business activities and pitches, with a particular focus on new types of crises, whether cyber‑attacks or misinformation campaigns.

You are a well‑versed project manager and excel at mentoring more junior colleagues across our offices, ensuring their personal growth and development, and you contribute to the growth of our Düsseldorf office and crisis team.

What should you bring along?

You have at least five years of relevant professional experience in business journalism, corporate communications, consulting, and / or crisis management.

You have strong analytical skills, sound strategic and tactical judgment, high level of personal commitment, consulting personality, and confident manner.

Your communication skills are on a high level with excellent German and business fluent English preferably through a long stay abroad

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive attitude, and strong organizational skills.

You are a team player, highly committed, and professional.

You have excellent people and project management skills, are a natural networker, and interact confidently with relevant stakeholders.

You have a passion for communications and the courage to challenge existing approaches and standards, coupled with the ability to innovate.

What we can offer you

The opportunity for you to work on the most exciting topics in the business world and make a significant impact by helping clients to overcome major challenges.

Very attractive development prospects, ongoing training opportunities with a corresponding compensation package.

Prospect of deepening your expertise in various sectors and areas of competence through close cooperation with our integrated project teams (working closely across regions, offices, and practices).

A dedicated, supportive, and expanding team within a corporate culture that seeks excellence and fosters team spirit.

An inspiring working environment in our Düsseldorf office “The Cradle”.

Flexible work model combining office presence with the opportunity to work remotely.

A mentorship program with our experienced senior leaders.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Please don’t worry!

Studies have shown that some groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global, we are dedicated to building a diverse, open, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or another role.

We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and / or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email atcareers-eu@fgsglobal.com .

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