60 to Jumpstart Your Search

We're jobmaxxing this Monday morning to turbo-boost your search like a sketchy energy drink. Speaking of which, here's a recent taste-ranking from Wired.

1) The Council for Higher Education Accreditation is in search mode for a Senior Director of Federal Policy & Government Relations with 7+ years of experience with federal higher education policy, legislative affairs, or government relations – $150k-$160k

2) The Children’s Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Communications Manager with 5+ years of professional experience in marketing communications and facility with graphics, social media, content management & email marketing tools – $65k-$90k – see also main career page 

3) The Lafayette Company, a political communications firm focused on supporting clients in the center-right & conservative policy and political communities, is seeking a Senior Director of Media Relations with 6–9 years of national media relations experience & an established, active Rolodex of media contacts across print, digital, and broadcast – $120k-$135k – Old Town Alexandria location

4-7) RH Strategic has let us know they’re actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

• Media Relations Lead – $95k-$120k – top-tier media relations experience with a recent and strong track record of securing high-impact, top-tier placements required
• Policy Communications Lead – $95k-$120k –  7–10 years of public affairs, media relations or communications experience required
• Public Relations Senior Associate – $80k-$95k – 4-6 years of PR or communications experience required, including at least 2 years in an agency setting
• Talent Acquisition Professional – $80k-$100k – 4+ years of experience in a recruiting role required

8) The Virginia Institute for Public Policy is seeking a Manager of Education Initiatives to drive policy and legislative strategy, manage coalitions, and engage policymakers to advance education freedom initiatives – 4+ years of relevant experience desired – remote based; Richmond area preferred – search managed by Talent Market  

9) Abbott – Government Relations Specialist – $50k-$101k

10) Aerospace Industries Association – Manager, Content & Communications – $65k-$73k – see also main career page 

11) American Farm Bureau Federation – Managing Director, Advocacy & Political Affairs – $150k-$180k – see also main career page 

12) American Humane Society – Vice President, Marketing – to $200k – see also main career page 

13) American Society of Civil Engineers – Government Relations Intern – Summer 2026 – $20-$25/hr – apply by May 3 

14-15) American University

• Digital Content Creator, Business School – $30-$34/hr
• Assistant Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences

16) The Atlantic – Assistant Editor – $69k-$75k – science, technology & health focus

17) Bank of New York Mellon Corp. – Director, Corporate Communications – DC or New York

18) Capital One – Manager, Public Affairs – $134k-$153k

19) CBS News – Broadcast Associate/Correspondent Assistant – $45k-$50k

20-24) Capitol Hill

• Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) – Legislative Assistant – $80k-$95k – judiciary & economy focus
• Midwest Senate Republican – Legislative Correspondent
• Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) – Press Intern – Summer 2026 – apply by May 7
• more Senate roles available
• subscribe to House Employment Bulletin – here’s the latest edition (pdf)

25-28) Center for American Progress

• Director, Broadcast Communications – $92k-$110k
• Associate Director, Conservation Policy – $77k-$92k
• Executive Affairs Coordinator – $65k-$78k
• Research Associate, Conservation Policy – $58k-$66k

29) CNN – Reporter/Producer, White House – $63k-$117k

30) DC Dept. of Licensing & Consumer Protection – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by May 3 

31) Edelman PR – Account Exec, Digital Health – $50k-$70k

32) Education Writers Association – Executive Director – $165k-$175k – remote-based – search managed by Chaloner 

33) Embassy of Canada – Protocol & Events Assistant – $70k – apply by May 5

34) Executive Leadership Council – Strategic Marketing & Communications Engagement Coordinator Intern – Summer 2026 – $20/hr

35) Fox News – Desk Assistant – $23-$27/hr

36) FTI Consulting – Director, Public Affairs/Industrials – $102k-$173k

37) League of United Latin American Citizens – Senior Editorial Producer – $80k-$90k – apply by May 8 – see also main career page 

38) Heritage Foundation – Senior Editor, Donor Communications – $110k-$140k

39) Mystery employer – Video Producer – $38-$43/hr – search managed by Cella 

40-46) National Geographic Society –see also main career page

• Vice President, Crisis Communications & PR – $247k-$260k
• Vice President, Integrated Brand Marketing – $228k-$240k
• Vice President, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship – $209k-$220k
• Senior Director, Brand – $185k-$195k
• Donor & Partner Relations Specialist – $61k-$65k
• Social Media Community Engagement Coordinator – $25-$26/hr
• Campaign Engagement & Stewardship Coordinator – $25-$26/hr

47) Netflix – Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs – $325k-$515k – see also main career page 

48) Northop Grumman – Associate Public Relations Representative – Falls Church, Va. or Linthicum, MD

49) Optimize Consulting – Copywriter – $55k-$75k – fundraising focus – remote-based – search managed by Big Fish 

50-52) Sensis

• Account Exec – $45k-$50k
• Social Media Manager – $52k-$55k – bilingual w/ French required – Bethesda or Atlanta – role updated to full-time from listing in our Apr. 12 set (#43)
• Digital Media Intern – $17/hr – Bethesda, Austin or Glendale, CA

53-55) POLITICO

• Deputy Editor, Energy & Environment/Congress
• National Politics Reporter
• Senior Staff Writer, POLITICO Magazine

56) University of Maryland – Social Media Coordinator supporting the Universities at Shady Grove – apply by May 4

57) Urban One/Radio One – Vice President, Brand Visibility & Communications – $160k-$195k – see also main career page 

58) Washington Post – Senior Editorial Producer, Opinions – $97k-$162k

59) … and finally: the City of Alexandria is seeking a part-time Public Art Coordinator with an academic background urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, arts administration, public administration, or related field; experience working with Committees, Boards, or Commissions: and an upbeat attitude – $26-$35/hr – apply by May 3 – this has to be a fit for at least one of you folks, right?

60) … and finally, part 2: this DC-based Executive Director, Federal Relations role with University of Arizona dates from mid-February, but it popped up as posted in the last 7 days on Indeed, so perhaps there’s still some life to this one – $117k-$188k – see also main career page