Into Your Weekend

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! It's been a month this week for us and we are already pining for the weekend. Enjoy the day & the jobs.

1) Feldman Strategies, a communications firm working with labor unions, Democratic state parties in battleground states, voting rights organizations, health care advocacy groups, gender/sexuality equity groups, and other progressive & political organizations, is recruiting for a Senior Communications Associate with 3-4 years of media relations experience in a firm/agency setting, or related positions on campaigns, Capitol Hill, organizations, or news agencies – $62k-$75k – we’re told application deadline currently shown in listing is being extended to Oct. 31

2) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is seeking a Digital/Creative Director with experience managing social media platforms, including written, video, and other multimedia content; familiarity with video equipment & production, video editing, and Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred

3) The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is recruiting for a Government Relations & PAC Coordinator with experience in advocacy, grassroots mobilization, or political affairs – $70k-$73k – see also main career page 

4) Airbus USA – Senior Manager, External Communications – apply by Nov. 9

5) American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology – Senior Associate Director, Congressional Affairs – $155k-$165k

6) American Enterprise Institute – Development Writer – $50k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market 

7) The Atlantic – Video Producer – $85k-$100k – DC or New York

8) Capitol City Rehabilitation & Nursing – Director of Community Relations – $70k-$80k – see also main career page 

9) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Communications Assistant – $58k-$60k

10-11) College of American Pathologists – see also main career page

• Director, Political Programs – $114k-$146k
• Assistant Director, Legislation & Political Action – $114k-$146k

12) DC Office of the Inspector General – Communications Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Nov. 1

13) Earthjustice – Associate Director, Courts/Communications & Special Projects – $157k-$174k

14-15) Edelman PR/Smithfield

• Senior Vice President, Special Situations & Investor Relations – $165k-$250k
• Senior Account Supervisor, FinTech Communications – $108k-$138k – DC, New York or Chicago

16) Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Chief Communications Officer (pdf) – $225k-$250k – search managed by Vetted Solutions 

17) Groundwork Collaborative – Associate Director of Congressional Affairs – $97k-$134k

18) Heritage Foundation -- Digital Fundraising Manager – $72k-$90k

19) J Street – Congressional Fellowship – June-Aug. 2026 – $600/wk stipend – see also main career page 

20) Ketchum – Vice President, Strategy – A120k-$140k – Arlington, Va., New York or Chicago

21-22) Marriott International

• Director, Social Creative & Content Strategy – $126k-$171k
• Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Projects – $108k-$149k

23) Milken Institute – Associate Director, Media Relations – $90k-$100k – see also main career page 

24) Mystery employer – Marketing & Communications Coordinator/Assistant – $55k – search managed by ROCS Staffing 

25) Mystery global leader in information services – Copywriter – $30-$32/hr – fully remote – search managed by Sparks Group 

26) Mystery global medical device company – Content Development Manager/Strategist – Columbia, MD – search managed by Torchlight Hire 

27) National Federation of Independent Business – Principal, Government Relations – $100k-$140k

28-29) National Women’s Law Center

• State Policy Counsel – $90k-$99k – JD required
• Strategy & Policy State Team Intern – Spring 2026 – for currently enrolled undergrads; 15 hrs/wk

30-36) NBC News

• Director, National Security/MSNBC Newsgathering – $175k-$200k
• Deputy Photo Director, NBC News Digital – $90k-$120k
• Politics Reporter, CNBC – $75k-$115k
• Weekend Politics Reporter, CNBC – $75k-$115k
• Politics Reporter, CNBC – $75k-$115k
• Assignment Desk Editor – $75k
• Assignment Desk Researcher – $58k

37) Northop Grumman – Employee Communications Manager – $129k-$193k

38) Project Hope – Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships – $95k – see also main career page 

39) R Street Institute – Digital Content Manager – $75k-$85k

40-41) Society for Science & the Public

• Managing Editor for Science News – $97k-$110k
• Mid-level Gift Officer – $59k-$67k

42) … and finally: perhaps one of you has the proven experience with cash management sought by the our friends at the Phillips Collection for this Accounting Assistant role – $45k-$60k – apply by Nov. 10 – see also main career page 

43) … and finally, part 2: anyone here currently have legal status to live and work in the Bahamas? Anyone? In the event you’re a yes on that, please see this Communications & External Engagement Advisor with the British High Commission in Nassau – $46k – apply by Nov. 11 and let us know when we can crash on your sofa for a week or so.

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Best wishes for fantastic & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some Festival season ideas to amp it up further  – see our compendium of Fall get-out-there opportunities  to plan ahead. 

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 24
• DC Brewers’ Guild Real-ly Local Ale Invitational – Bridge District, SE DC – Oct. 25
• Aslin Brewing Nightmare on 14th Street – NW DC – Oct. 25
• Virginia Gold Gup – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 25
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Oct. 25
• Maryland Crabcake Festival – Westminster, MD – Oct 25
• Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Chesapeake Culinary Center/Denton MD – Oct. 25 
• Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast – Irvington, Va. – Oct. 25 – update: all sold out :( 
• Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 26
• Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Pig & Oyster Festival – 24th Street Park – Oct 26