All Business

It's Monday, we've got a lot of neat jobs & a smattering of internships, and you know what to do. So get after it.

Monday update: we just ran across this deadline-looming Automatic Voter Registration Management Program Specialist role with the DC Board of Elections – $93k-$119k – familiarity with voter registration policies as well as data integration skills desired – apply by Nov. 18 

1-2) We’ll start you off with opportunities at drone-delivery pioneer Wing – see also main career page

• Head of U.S. Federal Affairs – 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field sought – $269k-$286k
• Partner & Consumer Communications Lead – $110k-$217k – 12+ years of experience in brand communications, media relations or related role desired – remote-based

3) Defense technology company Anduril Industries is recruiting for an Associate Director of Government Relations with 5+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena – $113k-$149k – see also main career page 

4-6) Ad Council – remote-based – see also main career page

• Director, Email Marketing – $100k-$110k
• Digital Media Manager – 6-month term; contract status – $6,500-$,7,000/mo
• Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications – 6-month term; contract status – $5,250/mo

7) AMA Consulting – Communications & Outreach Project Manager supporting WMATA – see also main career page 

8) Aspen Institute – Content Coordinator supporting the Energy & Environment Program – temporary; Feb.-Aug. 2026 – $52k-$54k

9) Atlantic Council – Project Assistant supporting the GeoEconomics Center – $25-$28/hr – apply by Dec. 5

10) Children’s National Medical Center – Senior Associate Director of Editorial & Development Strategy – $86k-$143k

11) DoorDash – Government Relations Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region – $136k-$200k – DC, Philadelphia or Atlanta

12) Edelman PR – Assistant Account Exec, Health – $40k-$52k – DC, New York or Chicago

13) Erickson Senior Living – Senior Manager, External Communications – $100k-$110k – Baltimore, MD

14) FleishmanHillard – Strategy Director/Group Strategy Director – $118k-$240k – DC, New York, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

15) Food & Water Watch – Philanthropy Coordinator – $51k-$61k

16) Heritage Foundation – Digital Marketing Specialist – $58k-$66k

17-19) Ketchum

• Managing Account Supervisor, Heath Media – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., New York, Chicago or Raleigh
• Account Exec, Health Communications – $62k-$68k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Chicago or Raleigh
• Account Exec, Food & Agriculture – $60k-$68k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

20) Lockheed Martin – Senior Communications Manager supporting the CIO & Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation team – $124k-$220k

21) Mystery employer – Director, Grassroots Policy – $110k-$130k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

22) Mystery enterprise client – Graphic Designer – temporary; 3-6 month term – role will include designing proposals, presentations, graphics and other deliverables related to business development work in the Federal, state and local government sectors – must live within an hour of DC, Tysons Corner, Va., Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis or Philadelphia – search managed by Creative Circle 

23) Mystery higher education coalition – Director of Communications – $200k-$215k – search managed by Chaloner 

24) Nationwide – Senior Director, State Government Relations – $146k-$244k

25-26) Nature Conservancy – location flexible; New York or select international cities preferred

• Associate Director of Donor Communications – $110k-$160k
• Donor Communications Officer – $76k-$111k

27) National Association of REALTORS – Director of News & Content Strategy – $150k-$200k – DC or Chicago

28) National Conference of State Legislatures – Policy Associate, Children & Families Program (scroll to find) – $58k – Denver, CO – apply by Nov. 26

29-30) National Parks Conservation Association

• Senior Communications Manager, Federal Policy – $75k-$90k – remote-based in Eastern or Central time-zone – apply by Nov. 22
• Director of Development, Major Gifts – $115k-$130k – apply by Dec. 13

31) Northrop Grumman – Senior Principal Strategic Communications Representative – $113k-$170k

32-34) NBC News

• Director, White House/MSNBC Newsgathering – $175k-$200k
• Editor, Weekend Breaking News/MSNBC Digital – $93k-$110k
• News Bureau Interns – Summer 2026 – $19/hr – apply by Dec. 5

35) New America – Communications Intern, Education & Work Programs – Jan.-May 2026 - $18-$20/hr – apply by Nov. 28

36) PRR Inc. – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications Services – $138k-$207k – DC, Alexandria, Va., Baltimore, Norfolk, San Diego, Seattle or Portland, OR – see also main carer page 

37) Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter – Chapter Organizer – temporary & part-time – $35/hr – DC or Baltimore

38-39) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Director of Regulatory Affairs & Counsel – $135k-$160k – JD required
• Director of State Affairs, Northeast – $115k-$125k – Albany, NY or Boston areas preferred

40-42) TEGNA – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist
• Senior Morning Producer, WUSA – $38-$42/hr
• Freelance News Producer, WUSA – $32-$39/hr

43-44) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Senior Director, Strategic Impact & Engagement – $107k-$130k
• Executive Assistant to the SVP, Policy – $81k-$90k

45) United Launch Alliance – Government & Political Science Intern – Summer 2026 – see also main career page 

46-47) U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association

• Manager of Regulatory Affairs (pdf) – $105k-$115k
• Office Coordinator (scroll to find)

48-49) Washington Post

• Op-Ed Editor – $109k-$182k
• Opinion Editing Intern and Opinion Video Intern – Spring, Summer & Fall 2026 sessions

50) Young Voices – Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market 

51) … and finally: leverage your background in meeting and event planning, logistics and/or executive assistance & previous experience dealing with VIPs to score this plum Visits Protocol Officer post with our friends at the British Embassy – $26/hr – apply by Dec. 7

Positive Thinking

The crummy shutdown looks like it's wrapping up, the Caps snapped an irksome losing string, and the weekend isn't far off. So be positive, snag your next job, and don't give much thought to our cynical take on #45 below.

1) The University of Maryland Global Campus is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager with 5-7 years of continuous experience with a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team in a matrixed organization; familiarity with Meltwater, Cision, Sprout Social, other media relations and/or social media management software a plus – $90k-$100k

2-4) Fresh opportunities with the Interfaith Alliance – see also main career page

• Director of Affiliate Partnerships (pdf) – $90k-$110k
• Program Operations Associate (pdf) – $70k-$90k
• Operations &Fundraising Assistant (pdf) – $55k-$70k

5) American Heart Association – Senior State Government Relations Lead – $100k-$110k

6) Association of American Railroads – Director of Public Affairs (scroll to find) – $130k-$150k

7) AstraZeneca – Director, Global Media Relations – $144k-$216k – apply by Nov. 24

8) BAE Systems – Director, Communications – $135k-$230k

9) Bloomberg BNA – Deputy News Team Lead, Congressional Policy 

10) California Life Sciences Association – Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$160k – DC-based – see also main career page

11) Center for Reproductive Rights – Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy – $245k – search managed by Chaloner

12) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Executive Communications Specialist – $93k-$155k

13) Cohn Communications – Membership, Marketing & Events Coordinator – $47k-$52k

14) BridgeBio – Director, Government Affairs – $215k-$270k – see also main career page 

15) DC Bar Foundation – Director of Communications – $160k-$173k

16) Duke Energy – Government Affairs Scheduler & Executive Liaison – $100k-$120k – apply by Nov. 18 

17) Georgetown University – Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k

18) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Director of Policy – $122k-$150k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

19-20) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
• Government Relations Coordinator

21) Institute for Women’s Policy Research – Communications Manager – $69k-$87k – apply by Nov. 14; noon ET – see also main career page 

22) Invariant – Senior Communications Manager – $125k-$165k – food & agriculture focus – see also main career page 

23-24) J Street

• Political Affairs Manager – $57k-$67k
• Event Coordinator – $55k-$60k

25) Molson Coors – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $142k-$187k

26) Mystery environmental nonprofit group – Graphic Designer (scroll to find) – temporary through March 2026 – $28/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

27-28) NAFSA/Association of International Educators

• Associate Director, Public Policy & Media Relations – $67k
• Social Media & Content Specialist – $65k

29) National Pest Management Association – Public Policy Manager – $75k-$85k

30) Oceana – Communications Director – $115k-$130k – apply by Nov. 21

31) Prince George’s County Health Dept. – Public Information Officer – $62k-$131k – apply by Nov. 19

32-33) Rainforest Trust – see also main career page

• Publications Writer & Editor – $65k-$75k – remote-based 
• Planned Giving Contractor (pdf) – part-time/contractor status – apply by Dec. 5

34) Resources for the Future – Editorial Intern – full-time, starting Jan. 2026 – $18-$23/hr

35) Tax Foundation Europe – Head of Policy – Brussels, Belgium

36) Truck Renting & Leasing Association – Manager of Government Relations 

37-39) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Marketing – $173k-$225k
• Senior Events Manager – $81k-$95k
• Internships (scroll to find) – Summer 2026 – $18-$21/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Jan. 9

40) Verto Solutions – Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications 

41) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development Assistant – fully remote in New York City area

42-43) World Food Program USA

• Senior Manager, Digital Philanthropy – $92k-$97k
• Manager, Philanthropy-Recurring Giving – $80k-$85k

44) World Relief – Director of Government Relations – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: you can always score $15/hr reviewing writing/content for Outlier AI if you can overcome any concerns about feeding the beast that may shrink writing/editing opportunities for you in the future – remote-based/flexible hours

46-48) … and finally, part 2: opportunities with Praytell, who fancy themselves as the creative communications agency that crafts Creative That Earns – see also main career page

• Senior Comms & Social Strategist/Senior Content Strategist – $90k-$115k – remote-based
• Account Exec, Influencer Marketing – $60k-$70k – remote-based
• Associate Creative Producer – $52k-$65k – New York

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2025 draws to a close – here's a few left from the dying embers:

• Washingtonian Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival – Dock 5/Union Market DC – Nov. 13
• Aslin Oysterfest – NW DC – Nov. 15
• Silver Branch Beerworks Ren Fest – Rockville, MD – Nov. 15

Amnesty, Strategy, Conservation & Analysis

Hello Monday! We hope one or more of these merits your further consideration. 

1) Amnesty International – China Research & Advocacy Fellow – 11-month term, starting Feb. 2026 – $75k – proficiency in Mandarin preferred – apply by Nov. 21

2) Bipartisan Policy Center – Policy Analyst, K-12 Education – $50k-$65k

3) Bullpen Strategy Group – Senior Associate, Research & Analysis 

4) Clinton Foundation – Senior Social Media Associate – $57k-$62k – New York

5-8) CURA Strategies (scroll to find)

• Vice President/Senior Vice President, Life Science Communications
• Account Exec
• Senior Graphic Designer
• Interns – Spring 2026 – $17/hr

9) EarthDay.org – Interns – Spring 2026

10-16) Fox News

• Senior Politics Editor – $106k-$145k
• Politics Editor – $83k-$97k – DC or New York
• Homepage & Social Media Editor – $74k-$94k – DC, New York or Los Angeles
• Politics Writer – $67k-$78k
• Associate Producer, The Sunday Briefing – $67k-$70k
• Digital Production Assistant, Politics – $21-$25/hr
• Production Assistant, Special Report – $19-$25/hr 

17) General Motors – Corporate Communications Leader – $158k-$242k – DC; New York; Warren, MI or Mountain View, CA

18) George Washington University – Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the School of Media & Public Affairs and the School of Public Policy & Public Administration – $64k-$88k – apply by Nov. 12 

19) Greenlight America – Communications & Digital Manager – 2 posts available – $75k-$100k – remote-based in Eastern & Northwest regions

20-21) Longwell Partners

• Political Advertising Strategist – $60k-$85k
• Political Focus Group Strategist – $60k-$85k

22) Marriott International – Director, State & Local Government Affairs – $125k-$173k

23) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Director of Communications (scroll to find) – $91k-$95k – Annapolis, MD

24-25) Middle East Institute

• Communications & Outreach Manager – $65k-$80k
• Policy Center Intern – Jan.-May 2026 – proficiency in Arabic a plus

26-27) Fresh searches led by Beacon Hill:

• Mystery Arlington-based trade association – Policy Program Manager – temporary to permanent – $31-$34/hr
• Mystery DC research-focused non-profit – Executive Assistant to the Chief Communications Officer – 6-month term – $30-$32/hr

28) Mystery senior living organization – Corporate Communications Writer – part-time – $45-$60/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

29) Mystery women's membership organization – Development Assistant – temporary to permanent – $22-$25/hr – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits 

30-31) Namati – DC or Northeast region

• Director of Strategic Communications 
• Director or Managing Director, Partnerships/Fundraising – $115k-$147k

32) National Association of Manufacturers – Director of International Policy – $104k-$150k

33) National Federation of Independent Business – Advocacy Coordinator – $60k-$78k

34) Natural Resources Defense Council – Director of U.S. Foundation Strategies – $120k-$140k

35) Nature Conservancy – Senior Policy Advisor, High Seas 

36) ONE Campaign – Events & Partnerships Coordinator – $45k-$50k

37) Open Society Foundations – Senior Editor – $154k-$188k – DC, New York or Mexico City – apply by Nov. 14 

38) Pacific Legal Foundation – Coalitions Manager – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – search managed bu Talent Market 

39-40) Patent & Trademark Office

• Director of Governmental Affairs & Oversight – $150k-$225k – apply by Nov. 28
• Chief Policy Officer & Director for International Affairs – $150k-$225k – apply by Dec. 4

41-44) Pinkston – see also main career page

• Federal Communications Director
• Senior Account Manager, Corporate
• Social Media Strategist
• Senior Account Exec, Corporate

45-46) POLITICO

• Editor for the Playbook
• Associate Booking Producer, POLITICO Live & Audio/Video

47) Recycled Materials Association – Content Manager – $75k-$90k

48-49) Save the Children

• Head, Mass Market Fundraising & Engagement – $188k-$210k – remote-based possible
• Administrator, Policy & Advocacy – $24-$27/hr

50) Strategic Analysis Inc. – Graphic Designer supporting the U.S. Cyber Command – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

51) Washington Post – Video Editor, Opinions – $82k-$123k

44 for Your Fr!day

Here's your Friday jobs & weekend diversions, featuring a 45% share of PR firm opportunities. We hope to get back to a Monday & Thursday publishing schedule next week.

1-3) American Flood Coalition

• Development Associate – $66k-$80k
• Communications Associate – $66k-$78k
• Government Relations Analyst – $60k-$69k

4) American University – Communications Coordinator, School of International Service – $26-$29/hr

5-6) Anthropic

• Head of U.S. Federal Government Affairs – $345k-$460k – apply by Nov. 16
• Editorial, Economics & Policy Lead – $255k-$320k – DC, New York or San Francisco

7-9) British Embassy

• Communications Officer, Defence – $87k – apply by Nov. 19
• Executive Assistant to the Political, Economic & Communications Section – $68k – apply by Nov. 11
• Policy Advisor, Human Rights – $67k – New York – apply by Nov. 18

10) Burson – Staff Assistant, Research & Communications supporting their Prime Policy affiliate – $35k-$75k

11-24) Edelman PR

• Vice President, Digital/Financial Communications – $133k-$178k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Vice President, Earned Media Strategist – $95k-$165k – DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin,  Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Senior Account Supervisor, Health/Digital – $86k-$138k – DC, New York, Dallas, Chicago, Austin or Houston
• Senior Account Supervisor, Brand – $80k-$120k – DC, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas or Houston
• Project Director – $75k-$130k – DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles,  Portland, San Francisco or Seattle
• Media Supervisor, Food & Beverage – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Portland
• Account Supervisor, Health – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago or Austin
• Account Supervisor, Global Health – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Health/Digital – $60k-$84k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas or Houston
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$68k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Account Exec, Crisis & Reputation Risk – $55k-$65k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Health – $52k-$77k – DC or New York
• Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k – DC, New York, Chicago or Atlanta
• Paid Media Associate – $47k-$62k

25-26) FleishmanHillard – DC, New York or Boston

• Senior Vice President/Media Relations Lead, Health & Life Sciences – $110k-$231k
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Life Science Communications – $58k-$82k

27) Georgetown University – Communications Manager, Planning & Facilities Management – $41k-$65k

28-30) Ketchum

• Vice President/Group Manager, Corporate Reputation – $155k-$185k – Arlington, Va., New York or Chicago
• Associate Director, Project Management – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., New York or Chicago
• Account Supervisor, Sustainability Reporting, Purpose – $85k-$95k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Raleigh, or San Francisco

31) Library of Congress – Legislative Advisor – $120k-$156k – apply by Nov. 14

32) National Cryptocurrency Association – Senior Policy Manager – $190k

33-40) NBC News

• Director, Elections supporting Versant Media – $255k-$250k
• Director, Politics/MSNBC – $175k-$200k
• Coordinating Editor, MS NOW Live Blogs – $130k-$150k
• Segment Producer, The Weeknight/MSNBC – $93k-$110k
• Associate Booking Producer, The Weeknight/MSNBC – $75k-$80k
• Associate Producer, Meet the Press NOW – $75k-$80k
• Weekend Associate Producer, White House – $70k-$75k
• Desk Assistant – 18-month term – $21/hr

41-42) Pew Research Center

• Writer/Editor, Religion Research – $82k
• Communications Associate – $70k

43) Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k

44) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Communications/Social Media Specialist – $70k-$73k

Best wishes for a fun & frisky weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival season starts to wind down – check our full collection to see what's left in the weekends ahead.   

• Williamsburg Beer Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 7
• 68th Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 7-8
• Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 7-9
• DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 8
• Lost Generation Brewing 3rd Anniversary Party – NE DC – Nov. 8
• Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 8
• Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival – Poplar Forest/Lynchburg, Va. – Nov. 8

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Election Day (Finally!)

Folks in Virginia & the DC area can celebrate election day & an end to the barrage of mostly-negative TV & radio ads. And enjoy the jobs. 

1) Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Senior Manager/Vice President, Business Development & Marketing with 7-10 years of relevant work experience in business development, along with top-notch project management & writing skills – $105k-$160k

2) Democrat-supporting campaign firm Pivot Group is recruiting for a Senor Vice President with the skills & experience needed to develop & execute strategic direct mail programs, help grow their professional networks, and broaden their business reach – $150k – location flexible; DC or East Coast location preferred – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

3) Advancement Project – Deputy Director for Communications – $113k-$137k

4-5) Alaska Wilderness League (scroll to find) – remote/flexible

• Organizing Director – $84k
• Arctic Defense Campaign Coordinator – $75k-$80k – apply by Nov. 13

6-7) American Petroleum Institute

• Executive & Strategic Communications Manager – $106k-$135k
• Senior Communications & Rapid Response Specialist – $107k-$113k

8) Bristol Myers Squibb – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $206k-$249k – focus on Senate Democrat engagement

9-11) Brookings Institution

• Senior Writer/Director of Editorial – $105k-$128k
• Events & Outreach Manager – $65k-$80k
• Senior Coordinator, Individual Giving – $65k-$65k

12) CACI – Public Relations Manager – $109k-$241k

13) Catholic University – Director of Advancement, School of Theology & Religious Studies – $110k-$115k

14) Cencora – Director U.S. Federal Government Advocacy & Policy – $124k-$190k

15) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Director of Strategic Communications – $100k-$160k

16) CHS Inc. – Director, State Government Affairs – $100k-$167k – Inver Grove Heights, MN

17) Civic Marketplace – Head of Marketing & Communications – remote-based – apply by Nov. 30 – see also main career page 

18) DC Office of the Inspector General – Community Outreach Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Nov. 12

19) Fairfax County Dept. of Animal Services – Communications & Outreach Manager – $79k-$131k – apply by Nov. 14

20) London Stock Exchange Group – Manager, Government Relations & Regulatory Strategy – $107k-$178k – DC-based

21) March of Dimes – Director of Communications 

22) Nature Conservancy – Donor Communications Specialist – $66k-$97k – remote-based

23-24) North American Securities Administrators Association – see also main career page

• Senior Manager for Policy & Government Affairs – $126k-$136k
• Government Affairs Analyst – $77k-$83k

25-26) Partnership for Civil Justice

• Communications Manager – $70k-$95k
• Digital Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k

27-28) PepsiCo

• Public Policy Agriculture Manager – $106k-$178k
• Government Affairs, Health & Wellness Manager – $106k-$178k

29) Society for Research in Policy Development – Policy Associate – $55k-$58k – apply by Nov. 9

30) New America – Director of Development (scroll to find) – $113k-$150k

31) Smithsonian Institution – Gift Officer supporting the Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage – $120k-$156k – apply by Nov. 25

32) Truth Initiative – Managing Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $145k-$155k

33) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Policy & Advocacy Intern – see also main career page 

34) Washington Post – Communications Manager – $121k-$161k – apply by Nov. 15

35) Wounded Warrior Project – Advocacy Marketing & Communications Director – $166k-$208k

36) … and finally: from the odd items my Indeed “for you” feed passed along files, we present a commission-based remote Tiny Home Sales gig for homes listed with the Tiny House Society – $1,200 commission per sale to start – whatever-it-takes-mindset desired – more on THS here

Spooky

Hello folks! We're happy to be back with some jobs & weekend amusements -- along with one spooky warning from the happening-now part of the future. Chilling.

1) Moderate policy champion Third Way has passed along this call for a Senior Communications Advisor, Climate & Energy Program with 3-5 years' experience in political communications, or climate & energy communications, or other relevant field – $75k-$85k

2-4) Our pals at the Partnership for Public Service are actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

• Communications & Advocacy Manager – Dec. 2025-May 2027 term – $75k-$90k – 5-7 years of experience within the social impact, civic engagement, democracy and/or political space required, as well as a background developing, leading and implementing community organizing/issue campaigns.
• Project & Grant Manager – Nov. 2025-May 2027 term – $70k-$95k – 5-7 years of relevant experience that includes managing grant projects/budgets required. 
• Senior Web Developer – $90k-$125k –8-10+ years’ work experience in web development required, as well as facility with WordPress & MySQL

5) The DC Fire & EMS Dept. is seeking a Visual Information Specialist to develop and execute original designs, concepts or visual styles for publication, web, social media, exhibits and presentation materials – $93k-$119k – facility with all major desktop publishing software including Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, web creation software, and other supporting software plug-ins required – apply by Nov. 20

6) The Mortgage Bankers Association is in search mode for a Director, Commercial Real Estate Finance with extensive experience in commercial real estate finance, with a strong understanding of lending, investment, and capital markets; knowledge of life insurance company investment strategies and private credit finance strongly preferred – $125k-$132k

7) Per the comments, we see that Democratic political advertising agency Sena Kozar Strategies has passed along a call for an Account Exec/Senior Account Exec (dropbox link) to join their team for the 2026 election cycle – $75k-$99k – strong writers with good political instincts esp. valued – remote-based – here’s their website 

8) American Councils for International Education – Communications & Advancement Manager – $80k-$85k – see also main career page 

9) American Nurses Association – Manager, Public Relations & Communications – $115k-$129k

10-11) Aspen Institute

• Program Manager, Field Engagement supporting the College Excellence Program – $85k-$100k
• Speaker & Special Projects Coordinator – temporary post; Jan.-July 2026 – $60k-$70k (annualized) – DC or Aspen, CO

12) BAE Systems – Digital Content Strategist – $81k-$137k

13-15) British Embassy

• Chief Communication Officer, External Engagement – $85k – apply by Nov. 7
• Digital Content Creator – $66k – apply by Nov. 7
• Policy Adviser, Human Rights – $67k – New York – apply by Nov. 18

16-17) City of Alexandria

• Senior Public Safety Information Officer, Sheriff’s Office – $69k-$122k – apply by Nov. 6
• Communications Officer, Dept. of Transportation & Environmental Services – $63k-$111k – apply by Dec. 1

18) Consumer Technology Association – Manager, Industry Communications – see also main career page 

19) DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Policy & Systems Engagement Coordinator – $65k-$70k

20) Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee – Social Media Strategist – $62k

21) Drax Group – Vice President of Communications – DC or Houston, TX

22) George Washington University – Media Relations Specialist – $51k-$70k – apply by Nov. 6

23) Hudson Institute – Director of Media Relations – $85k-$110k

24-25) Kellen – see also main career page

• Director of Regulatory Affairs – $100k-$120k – food/nutrition focus – DC or Chicago
• Account Exec/Associate Account Exec, Strategic Communications – $60k-$70k

26) Marriott International – Director, Corporate Communications & Issues Management – $125k-$173k

27) Merck – Senior Specialist, Global Communications – $94k-$148k – Elkton, Va., Durham, NC or Wilson, NC – apply by Nov. 2 

28) Montgomery County Council – Communications Director for an un-named Council member – $62k-$83k – apply by Nov. 5 

29) My Sister’s Place – Senior Director of Development & Communications – $132k-$140k

30) National Association of Counties – Senior Communications Manager – $100k-$120k

31) National Disability Right Network – Communications Specialist (pdf) – $70k-$75k – apply by Oct. 31 – see also main career page

32) National Electrical Manufacturers Association – Managing Director of Regulatory & Industry Affairs, The Grid (scroll to find)

33) National Geographic – Strategic Communications Specialist – $70k-$74k

34) Natural Resources Defense Council – Director of U.S. Foundation Strategies – $120k-$140k – DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Santa Monica, CA

35) New Civil Liberties Alliance – Development Assistant – $45k-$55k – search managed by Talent Market 

36) Oceana – Communications Director – $115k-$130k

37) Parsons – Communications Specialist, Federal Aviation – $86k-$151k

38) Raytheon – Associate Director, Public Affairs for Commercial & Civil – $162k-$326k

39) Sage Communications – PR Account Coordinator 

40) Senior U.S. Senator, NY – Press Secretary – Upstate New York media focus; DC-based

41) Signal Group – Senior Vice President, Public Affairs – $150k-$225k – see also main career page 

42) Truth Initiative – Director, Digital Engagement – $135k-$140k

43-44) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Senior Communication Strategist supporting the Manning Institute of Biotechnology – $70k-$141k
• Communications Strategist, UVA Medical Center – $48k-$96k

45-51) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Communications – $210k-$225k
• Vice President, Digital & Social Media Strategy – $173k-$225k
• Senior Director, Public Affairs and Advocacy – $143k-$160k
• Senior Director, Strategic Communications – $107k-$150k
• Director, Communications supporting the Litigation Center and the Institute for Legal Reform – $107k-$120k – JD a plus
• Director, Writer & Storyteller – $107k-$120k
• Executive Assistant to Head of Strategic Advocacy – $85k-$105k

52) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Internships – Spring 2026 – apply by Dec. 1

53) Washington Post – Researcher, Opinions Section – $73k-$110k

54) World Bank – Communications Manager – apply by Nov. 6

55) … and finally: Spring training won’t commence until February, but you’ll be joining the roster a month earlier as Communications Associate, Baseball for your Washington Nationals – $18/hr & a sojourn to West Palm Beach (we hope) are part of the bargain – Jan.-Nov. 2026

 Best wishes for a high-treat/low-trick Halloween weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's here's some events to amp up the treat side of that ratio a bit  – see our compendium of Fall get-out-there opportunities  to plan ahead.  

• Aslin Brewing Howl-O-Ween (scroll down to DC events) – 14th St NW DC  – Oct. 30  
• Nightmare in the Navy Yard – SE DC – Oct. 31
• Old Hat's Super Fun Halloween Party – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 31  
• Hi-Loween – High Lawn/Union Market/NE DC – Oct. 31  
• Old Town Halloween Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 31-Nov. 1
• Wharf DC Día de los Muertos Festival – SW DC – Nov. 1
• Hip Hop Halloween Bar Crawl – U St. NW DC
• Porchfest – Adams Morgan – Nov. 1
• Shore Craft Beer Fest – Ocean City, MD – Nov. 1
• Virginia Beach Seafood Festival – State Military Reservation/fka Camp Pendleton – Nov. 1
• Charles County Oyster Festival – Indian Head, MD – Nov. 1
• Fall Back Ciders, Spirits & Wine Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Nov. 1
• Montpelier Races – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 1
• Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival – Strasburg, Va. – Nov. 1
• Williamsburg Fall Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 1  

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Into Your Weekend

Monday update: Hope to be back w/ a new set on Tuesday, 10/28
Monday update 2: Looks like it's going to be just one this week, hopefully Wednesday. Swamped!
Wednesday update: OK, it's going to be Thursday (really, we promise) – here's a pair of closing-soon jobs we'll give you an early look at:

• National Disability Rights Network – Communications Specialist (pdf) – $70k-$75k – apply by Oct. 31 – see also main career page
  
• Merck – Senior Specialist, Global Communications – $94k-$148k – Elkton, Va. (near Harrisonburg if you don't recognize that locale), Durham, NC or Wilson, NC – apply by Nov. 2

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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

Here We Go Again

We have nothing clever to kick off your Monday search; we hope the jobs will suffice.

1) AdvaMed – Director, State Government & Regional Affairs – $140k-$159k – see also main career page 

2-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Program Manager supporting the Center on Opportunity & Social Mobility – $60k-$65k
• Editorial Assistant/Associate – $50k-$60k
• Program Assistant supporting the Critical Threats Project – $50k-$54k

5) American Institute for Economic Research – Research Fellow for Economics & Economic Freedom – Great Barrington, MA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

6-7) American Psychiatric Association – see also main career page

• Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer – $97k-$116k
• Editorial Associate – $24-$28/hr

8) Armis – Director of Federal Government Affairs – $180k-$200k – see also main career page 

9-10) ASPCA

• Director of Farm Animal Legislation – $118k-$125k
• Senior Manager, Farmer Advocacy – $75k-$98k – remote-based

11) Bipartisan Policy Center – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2026 – $3,000 stipend for 10-week term – multiple specialties noted – apply by Nov. 21 – several full-time roles also appear to remain available; you can see we’ve featured some of these a while back (17-22)

12) Booz Allen – Strategic Communications Manager – $77k-$176k – Secret clearance required

13) Cencora – Director, Federal Government Advocacy – $124k-$180k – see also main career page 

14) Centre for Public Impact – Senior Communications Associate – $85k-$100k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 24 – see also main career page 

15-16) Climate Power – DC or remote – see also main career page

• Senior Advisor, Climate Urgency Campaigns – $163k-$194k
• Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns – $113k-$135k – campaign cycle role to Dec. 2026

17) Comcast – Public Policy Legal Intern – June-Aug. 2026 – Applicants must be enrolled as a 2L, 3L, or 4L student pursuing a JD or enrolled as a grad student pursuing a Master's in Public Policy or similar

18) Embassy of Australia – Policy Support Officer – temporary/on-demand role – $62k--$32/hr – described as an entry level position – New York – apply by Oct. 23 – see also main career page 

19) Enterprise Community Partners – Director of State & Local Policy, Land Use & Supply – $145k-$153k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle

20) Exelon – Director, External Communications – $168k-$231k – DC, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Newark, DE

21) General Motors – Chief of Staff, Global Public Policy 

22-23) George Mason University

• Senior Director of Development for University Priorities – apply by Oct. 24
• Lead Marketing Specialist, Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations – part-time – apply by Oct. 27

24) Georgetown University – Director of Stewardship & Communications, GU Medical Center – $66k-$126k

25-26) Groundwork Collaborative

• Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy – $97k-$134k
• Policy Intern – Jan.-May 2026 – $21/hr

27) Lawyers for Good Government – Director, State Advocacy & Democratic Engagement – $90k-$100k – JD required – see also main career page 

28) Mystery employer in K-12 education sector – Social Media Manager – contract-to-permanent status – $26-$29/hr – search managed by Robert Half 

29) Mystery global retail organization – Social Media Manager – search managed by Sparks Group 

30-31) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Transportation & Infrastructure Policy – $103k-$150k
• Associate Director, International Policy – $76k-$89k

32) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies – Director, Federal Affairs (scroll to time)

33) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Senior Regional Director, State Advocacy – $169k-$237k – Tallahassee, FL – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

34) Ripple Effect Communications – Press Officer supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health – $107k-$134k – see also main career page 

35) SEIU – National Policy Director, Politics & Government Relations Hub – $162k

36-40) Smithsonian Institution

• Supervisory Special Events Coordinator, National Zoo – $120k-$156k – apply by Oct. 21
• Senior Social Media Strategist, National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) – $101k-$131k – apply by Oct. 23
• Marketing Manager, NMAAHC – $84k-$109k – apply by Oct. 24
• Advancement Associate, National Zoo– $57k-$74k – apply by Oct. 24
• Advancement Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by Oct. 31

41-42) Strategic Organizing Center (scroll to find) – DC or New York

• Strategic Campaigns Director – $110k-$125k
• Senior Strategic Research Analyst – $85k-$96k

43) United Nations Foundation – Senior Program Associate supporting Our Future Agenda – $59k-$65k – New York

44-45) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k
• Interns – Spring 2026 – apply by Dec. 1

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