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We're only posting one set this week, but it's a biggie to keep you full through the holiday week. Back again next Monday.

1) Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist with 3+ years of experience working in federal legislative & public policy roles; background in healthcare/life sciences policy is also a must – $95k-$185k

2) Rocket is seeking a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs with 12+ years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related sector, as well as deep knowledge & network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape – $216k-$457k

3) Anti-gun violence advocate GIFFORDS is recruiting for a State & Regional Press Secretary with 5+ years of experience in media and/or communications; candidates with experience on political campaigns, party committees, PACs, or Capitol Hill are preferred – $107k-$128k – DC preferred; candidates based in NY, FL, TX, CA, or CO also considered

4) ABC News – Polling Analyst – $86k-$113k

5) Active Minds – Chief Marketing Officer – $140k-$175k – search managed by LeaderFit 

6-7) American Bankers Association 

• Vice President, Advocacy & Grassroots – $220k-$230k
• Director, State Association Alliance – $120k-$130k

8) American Traffic Safety Services Association – Director of Marketing & Communications 

9-10) American University

• Director of Media Relations & Communications – $115k-$125k
• Social Media Manger, School of Communication – part-time – $25-$30/hr

11) Bellwether – Digital Communications & Marketing Manager – $87k-$94k – remote-based – apply by Dec. 12 – see also main career page 

12) Boston University – Director, Federal Relations – $120k-$150k – DC-based

13) Bread for the World – Regional organizer, Northeast (pdf) – $63k-$73k – see also main career page 

14) Capital One – Director, Corporate Communications – $168k-$210k – McLean, Va. or Richmond

15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Senior Corporate Communications Consultant – $82k-$163k

16-17) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD/remote – see also main career page

• Writer/Editor, Institutional Fundraising – $73k-$88k
• Writer/Editor, Leadership Giving – $73k-$88k

18) CBS News – Broadcast Associate, DC Assignment Desk – $50k

19) Council on Foreign Relations – Video Producer – $100k-$125k – DC or New York

20) DC Public Schools – Coordinator, Operations Communications – $73k-$83k

21-23) Emily’s List

• Senior Director of Campaigns Research – $125k
• Director of Strategic Communications – $120k – apply by Dec. 15
• Deputy Director of Campaign Communications – $83k-$96k – campaign cycle post through Dec. 2026

24) Exelon – Social Media Manager – $96k-$132k – DC, Baltimore or Philadelphia

25) Heritage Foundation -- Donor Event Coordinator – $54k-$60k

26) Human Rights Campaign – Director, Strategic Communications & Creative Partnerships – $135k-$162k 

28-28) Fannie Mae

• Internal Communications Lead Associate – $107k-$139k
• Paid Media Strategist – $107k-$139k

29) Financial Health Network – Manager, Communications & PR – $74k-$90k – Chicago (preferred) or DC – see also main career page 

30) FleishmanHillard – Vice President Healthcare Communications – $77k-$175k
DC, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, or Dallas

31) Flexible Packaging Association – Director of Government Affairs – Annapolis, MD

32) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Communications – $85k-$90k – see also main career page 

33) Institute for Humane Studies – Director of Digital Content – to $100k

34-39) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Speechwriter, Office of the President – $73k-$128k
• Senior Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health – $115k
• Senior  Associate Director of Development, School of Engineering – $110k
• Principal Gifts Strategy Officer, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine – $95k
• Senior Principal Giving Strategy Associate – $70k
• Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund & Stewardship – $60k

40-42) JPMorgan Chase – DC or New York

• Vice President, Trust & Security/Crisis Communications – $123k-$185k
• Senior Associate, Trust & Security/Crisis Communications – $93k-$145k
• Public Policy Planning and Execution Associate – $85k-$130k

43-44) Ketchum

• Vice President, Group Manager, Food & Agriculture – $155k-$185k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Agriculture – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

45) M+R – Art Director – $134k – DC, New York or remote-based – see also main career page 

46) Mercy Corps – Director of Communications – $90k-$120k – apply by Dec. 11

47) Montgomery County Education Association – Public Affairs Manager – $155k

48) Nash Harbor Solutions – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$115k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

49) National Association of Professional Insurance Agents – Manager, Government Relations – $70k-$80k

50) Nature Conservancy – Policy & Conservation Data Advisor – $80k-$122k – location flexible

51-52) Nuclear Energy Institute

• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $148k-$233k
• Director, State Government Affairs – $152k-$228k

53-54) Open Society Foundations

• Advocacy Advisor – $177k-$203k – apply by Dec. 2
• Digital Strategist – $128k-$143k – DC or New York – apply by Dec. 1

55) PenFed Federal Credit Union – Social Media Coordinator 

56-57) POLITICO

• Audience Editor 
• California Technology Editor – 6-month term – $110k-$130k – San Francisco or Sacramento

58) Protect Democracy – Legislative & Advocacy Specialist – $84k-$94k

59-60) SBA Pro-Life America

• Deputy Communications Director – $80k-$125k
• Director of Digital Strategy – $70k-$120k

61-62) Trinity University

• Director of Development – $120k-$135k
• Director of Alumnae & Alumni Relations – $100k-$110k

63) University of Maryland – Social Media Coordinator, Alumni Association – part-time – $30-$35/hr – apply by Nov. 27

64) U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – Digital Marketing Manager – $50k-$55k

65) Verra – Program Officer, Events/Communications & Administration – $70k – remote-based – fka: Voluntary Carbon Standard Association

66-68) Wall Street Journal

• Politics Reporter – $145k-$185k
• Senior Video Journalist – $125k-$145k
• Visual Editor – $135k-$155k – DC or New York

69) … and finally: our beloved Washington Spirit came up short again in the NWSL final and their job-availabilities run more towards on-field performance – so how about some very fresh Spring 2026 Intern opportunities with the DC United crew, instead? Social Media Intern – Corporate Partnerships Intern – Marketing Intern – and more – Feb.-May 2026

70) ... and finally, part 2: spring training games are just under 3 months away for your Washington Nationals and you can claim your spot on the roster (and a trip to West Palm Beach, we hope) as Social Media Manager – $57k-$75k – 3+ years experience in social/digital content and marketing strategy; background managing social media in a professional & college sports environment preferred

Best wishes for a just-how-you-like-it Thanksgiving & great week overall from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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