EY, FTP, NFL & MLB

Hello Thursday! Enjoy your jobs!

Programming note: we're undergoing some tech upgrades, so we probably won't publish our next set until Tuesday (Oct. 20).

1) PaintCare is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Public Relations Manager with 2-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role – $75k-$85k

2) The Bulwark is seeking a Managing Editor, Legal Coverage with 8+ years in journalism, with significant experience editing coverage of law, the courts, or the justice system, strong editing skills, and ability to manage people – $130k-$160k

3) The Goldwater Institute is recruiting for a Director of Healthcare Policy with 3-5 years of public policy experience, strong research, writing, & communication skills, knowledge of healthcare policy, and a passion for advancing individual liberty – Phoenix AZ or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

4-5) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Government & Political Affairs – $176k=$192k
• Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs – $152k-$168k

6) American Dental Association – Coordinator, Government Affairs – $57k-$71k

7-10) American University

• Producer, WAMU/1A – $75k-$80k
• Writer/Editor – $70k-$75k
• Podcast Producer, WAMU/1A – $68k
• Development Coordinator, School of Business – $28-$31/hr

11-12) The Atlantic

• Associate Editor, Editorial Booking – $77k-$85k – New York or Los Angeles
• Editorial Fellow – July 2027-June 2028 – $60k – apply by Nov. 5

13) Choice Hotels – Internal Communications & Events Manager – $99k-$117k

14) EY – Director of Legislative Policy – $314k-$597k

13) FTP – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2027 – specialties include Insights, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, and State Government Relations – $18/hr – apply by Nov. 13

14) Freeman Company – Social Media Coordinator – $24-$28/hr – DC or San Diego

15) HunaTek Government Solutions – Press Affairs Officer supporting the State Dept. – $120k-$125k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

16) Internal Revenue Service – Legislative Affairs Manager – $143k-$197k – apply by Oct 27; subject to early closure

17) Lafayette Group – Communications Specialist/Senior Associate (scroll to find)

18) NVIDIA – Policy Marketing Manager – $108k-$212k – applications will be accepted at least until Oct. 16

19) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Communications Associate – $78k-$87k

20) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, U.S. Demography, Race & Ethnicity – $95k

21) POLITICO – Live Journalism Producer 

22) Semafor – Publicist – $90k-$100k – New York

23) Sirona Strategies – Senior Health Care Policy & Advocacy Director – $125k-$200k

24-25) Smithsonian Institution

• Special Events Manager, Hirshorn Musuem – $85k-$93k – apply by Oct. 20
• Public Programs Assistant, National Zoo – $70k-$91k – apply by Oct. 22

26) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Policy Analyst – see also main career page 

27) U.S. Patent & Trademark Office – Web Communications Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 27; subject to early closure

28) Walmart – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $143k-$286k

29) …  and finally: it might not be shaping up to be a very pleasant year for Washington’s entry in the National Football League, but perhaps this broad-portfolio Manager, Communications-Consumer Products role, which includes supporting the League’s office in Canada & communications for digital media partnerships, could be a score for you – New York-based

30) … and finally, part 2: closer to home on the sports-beat, we find this fresh Baseball Communications Associate role with your Washington Nationals – Jan.-Nov. 2027 – $18/hr

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; liven it up with some happenings from our Festival Season 2026 compendium.

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 16
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 16-17
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 16-18
• MoCo Smoke Show – Kensington, MD – Oct. 17
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 17
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 17
• Virginia Beach Seafood Festival – JT’s Camp Grom – Oct. 17
• Tilghman Island Day – Tilghman, MD – Oct. 17
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave. NW – Oct. 17-18
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 17-18
• Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt – Frederick, MD – Pct. 17-18
• 60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 17-18
• Turkish Festival – 6th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Oct. 18
• Cattail Chase Races – Brookeville, MD – Oct. 18