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 

Take Off or Tee Off

Back to it. Enjoy the jobs & any airway or fairway dreams you harbor.

1) Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Director, Government Affairs with 14+ years of experience in state government affairs, ability to run PAC operations, and background in healthcare – $191k-$271k

2-3) Fresh opportunities with the Data Center Coalition:

• Manager, Federal Affairs – $110k-$130k – 3-5 years of experience in successfully advancing policy and/or regulatory initiatives at the federal level desired, preferably on Capitol Hill – environmental policy focus
• Coordinator, Federal Affairs – $60k-$80k – 1-3 years of experience in an admin, coordination or member services role desired, preferably at a trade association, advocacy group, government affairs firm, or congressional office

4) Advocates for Community Health – Director of Policy & Government Affairs (pdf) – $125k-$150k – see also main career page 

5) Alzheimer’s Association – State Government Relations Specialist – $70k-$77k

6-7) American Association for Justice

• State Affairs Counsel – $70k-$85k – JD required
• Editorial/Admin Assistant – $49k-$52k

8-9) American Bankers Association

• Senior Vice President, Agricultural & Rural Banking Policy – $290k-$310k
• Intern, Policy & Advocacy Operations – Summer 2027 – $25/hr – more Intern roles (scroll to find) available

10) American Medical Rehabilitation Providers – Communications & Marketing Manager – $80k-$90k

11-12) Biotechnology Industry Organization – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $110k-$130k
• Manager, Health Policy – $70k-$85k

13-15) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington (scroll to find)

• Individual Gifts Officer – $75k-$85k
• Digital Fundraising Coordinator – $55k-$65k
• Internships – Spring 2027 – various disciplines noted

16) Climate Action Campaign – Partnerships Coordinator – $58k-$63k – see also main career page 

17) Corning – Director, US State Government Affairs – $168k-$138k

18-19) CRISP Shared Services (scroll to find) – Columbia, MD

• Corporate & Product Communications Manager – $110k-$130k
• Communications Specialist – $70k-$85k

20-21) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Public Information Officer – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct 14 

22) Economic Innovation Group – Manager of Housing Policy (pdf) – $100k-$130k – see also main career page 

23-24) Georgetown University

• Digital Media Strategist & Videographer helping to hype Hoya women’s hoops – $47k-$87k
• Alumni Relations Manager supporting the Steers Center for Global Real Assets – $41k-$65k

25) Groundwork Collective – Press Secretary – $110k-$140k – see also main career page 

26) Internal Revenue Service – Legislative Affairs Advisor – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 23

27) International Franchise Association – Director, Event Operations – $120k-$140k

28) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory – Engagement & Outreach Lead – $62k-$180k – Secret clearance required – Laurel, MD

29-30) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – see also main career page

• Communications Engagement Writer – $75k-$88k
• Interns: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027

31-32) McAllister & Quinn – see also main career page

• Managing Director, Federal Funding Strategy – $100k+
• Director, Government Relations – $85k-$100k

33) Meta – AI Policy Manager, Legislation – 190k-$257k – JD preferred

34) Nature Conservancy – Policy Research Associate – $60k-$85k – remote-based

35-36) NucoreVision – see also main career page

• Public Relations Specialist – $142k-$154k
• Writer & Author – $135k-$143k

37) Pacific Life Insurance Company – Government & Policy Affairs Director – $152k-$185k – DC or Newport Beach, CA

38-39) SEIU

• Senior Campaign Coordinator – $121k
• several other DC-based organizing positions (scroll to find) also recently posted

40-41) University of Maryland

• Communications Manager supporting the Center for Global Sustainability – $91k-$109k – apply by Oct. 23
• Digital Content Specialist, Business School – $68k-$79k – apply by Oct. 16

42) UPS – Public Affairs Federal Policy Fellow and International Affairs Fellow – one-year term – $16-$33/hr

43) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 23

44) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Employee Communications Specialist – apply by Oct. 24

45) WorkSource Montgomery – Director of Government & Board Relations – $100k-$105k

46) … and finally: FAA-certified private pilots are invited to apply for the Aviation Safety Writer role with the Airline Owners & Pilots Association – $68k-$76k – Frederick, MD

47) … and finally, part 2: or if golf’s your bag, this Executive Director role for the Middle Atlantic PGA might be just the thing to combine your profession & passion for the links – $260k-$320k pay grade is almost surely augmented by some free rounds – Stafford, Va.

Corporate, Executive, Intergovernmental & Supervisory

Hello Thursday job-browsers! We can almost taste the weekend.

1) UVA Health is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications with 8+ years’ broad-based communications experience – $109k-$218k – Charlottesville, Va.

2) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Corporate Information Program Manager with 6+ years’ experience in corporate communications or a related field, including community & media outreach; drafting speeches and visual materials for senior management & managing corporate publications, and other comms skills – $106k-$154k – apply by Oct. 16

3) The League of Conservation Voters is recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer with 15+ years of professional experience in finance, human resources and operations in advocacy, political or campaign organizations, government or philanthropy – $225k-$285k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) A major non-profit organization with a focus on international politics is seeking a Creative Operations Coordinator with at least one year of experience working in a creative services or marketing environment within a corporate, non-profit or government agency setting – 5-month term – $70k-$85k annualized rate – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

5-6) American Association of University Women – interim roles – see also main career page

• Senior Director of Marketing – $7k-$9k/mo
• PR/Media Contractor – up to $5,500/mo

7) Americans for Safe Access – Fellowships (scroll to find) in government relations, digital communications, fundraising & other disciplines

8) Avoq – Director, Client Services/Government Relations – $105k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) BAE Systems – Director of Employee & Executive Communications – $138k-$235k

10) Boehringer Ingelheim – Director, U.S. Public Policy – $230k-$345k

11-13) Booz Allen

• Strategic Communications Lead – $86k-$198k
• Defense Congressional Analyst, Mid-Level – $62k-$141k
• Public Affairs Specialist, Mid-Level – $55k-$126k

14-15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

• PAC Manager – $87k-$173k
• Senior Public Policy Analyst – $76k-$152k – Medicaid issue focus

16) DC Dept. of For-Hire Vehicles – Communications Assistant – $54k-$69k – apply by Oct. 12 

17) Deloitte – Senior Copy Generalist/Communications Lead – $104k-$197k

18) Department of Energy/Bonneville Power Administration – Intergovernmental Affairs Director – $159k-$197k – DC or Portland, OR – apply by Oct. 10 

19) Drug Enforcement Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 12 

20) Edward Jones – Enterprise Communications Strategist – $86k-$146k – DC, New York, St. Louis or Tempe, AZ

21-22) Freddie Mac

• Paid Media Planner – $92k-$138k
• Business Communications & Executive Engagement Professional – $75k-$113k

23) Georgetown University – Communications & Events Associate, Law School – $47k-$87k – apply by Oct. 29

24) Mitre Corp. – Intelligence Community Congressional Budget Resource Advisor – $161k-$242k – Secret clearance required

25) National Education Association – Lobbyist – 2-year term – $102k-$158k

26) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Human Capital Communications Officer – $85k-$158k – apply by Oct. 17

27-28) National Public Radio

• Overnight Live Broadcasting Supervising Editor, Morning Edition & Up First – $145k-$155k – overnight position w/ 11:30pm- 8:30am ET shift, Sunday-Thursday
• Senior Editor, Editorial Review – $130k-$147k – apply by Oct. 19

29-30) Northrop Grumman

• Government Relations Director – $242k-$363k – Intelligence Community focus – Secret clearance required
• Principal Employee Communications Representative – $89k-$141k

31) Patent &Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 28

32) Patients For Affordable Drugs – Social Media & Content Associate (pdf) – part-time – $25-$35/hr – Spanish proficiency preferred – see also main career page 

33) Partnership for Civil Justice – Content & Communications Specialist – $70k-$80k – apply by Oct. 13 for priority consideration

34) Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission/OmniRide – Outreach & Engagement Specialist – $72k-$94k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – Manassas, Va. – see also main career page 

35) Scientific Consulting Group – Health Communications Specialist (pdf) – see also main career page 

36-37) Truth Initiative

• Public Policy Manager – $85k-$90k
• Development & Partnerships Coordinator – $60k-$62k

38) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$80k – location negotiable – apply by Oct. 14 – see also similar listing w/ $74k-$97k pay grade

39) University of California, San Francisco – Executive Director, News & Media Relations – $240k-$250k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 1 – search managed by WittKiefer 

40) U.S. Attorney's Office for DC – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187j – apply by Oct. 16

41) Virginia Railway Express – Communications Specialist – $73k-$95k – see also main career page

42-43) WETA/PBS News Hour

• Director of Communications – $95k-$100k
• Senior Assignment Editor, Digital – $90k-$105k

44) WSSC Water – Outreach Specialist – $87l-$149k – apply by Oct. 21

Best wishes for a crisp & lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource, headlined by the behemoth of East Coast beer-happenings: Snallygaster – see our Festival Season 2026 compendium for events outside the DC area & future planning.

• Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 9-10
• Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mt. Vernon – Oct. 9-11
• Snallygaster 2026 – Downtown DC – Oct. 10
• 50th Annual City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 10
• Germantown October Fest – Germantown Town Center – Oct. 10
• 5th Annual Pierogi Festival – Settle Down Easy Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Oct. 10
• Pike Fest – Penrose Square, Columbia Pike/Arlington – Oct. 10
• Springfield Fall Fest – Springfield Town Center – Oct. 10
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 11
• Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 11
• Georgetown Canal Day – wherever the Mule Yard is – Oct. 11

Level Up

Lots of great jobs today and crisp Fall weather this week to supercharge your job-seek efforts. Hit it hard!

1) Browning Environmental Communications is seeking a Vice President/Senior Account Supervisor with 7+ years’ experience of strategic communications & media relations in relevant spaces and expertise in carbon markets to oversee accounts in the U.S. and support business development – $145k-$155k – DC or Boston – search managed by Chaloner 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Lautman, Maska, Neil & Co., a direct response consulting agency specializing in fully-integrated fundraising exclusively for nonprofits (scroll to find)

• Senior Digital Account Exec – $70k-$75k – 5+ years’ experience in digital fundraising desired Update: LMN has pulled this role
• Account Exec – $60k-$65k – 2+ years’ experience working in direct response fundraising required; agency background strongly preferred
• Account Coordinator – $52k-$55k – 1 to 2 years’ experience working in fundraising and/or direct marketing sought

5) The American Enterprise Institute is recruiting for a Development Associate, Individual Giving with 2-4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in fundraising – $58k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

6-7) Defense tech group AeroVironment is looking to fill these roles – see also main career page

• Public Relations Specialist – $93k-$141k – 3-5 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, public affairs, government affairs or a related field required
• Social Media Specialist – $74k-$113k – 5+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, content development or related communications work required

8) We are noting this Communications Director role with power-to-the-people advocate We Build Progress near the top of the listings on account of preferred application deadline noted for today, Oct. 5 – $150k-$160k – search managed by NRG Consulting Group 

9) Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Major Gifts Officer – $86k-$101k – Silver Spring, MD or remote-based – see also main career page 

10-11) Amazon Conservation – see also main career page

• Program Associate (pdf) – $58k-$65k – proficiency in Spanish required; Portuguese language skills highly desirable
• Operations Coordinator (pdf) – $50k-$60k – intermediate Spanish proficiency highly desirable

12) American Bird Conservancy – Government Relations & Civic Engagement Manager – $48/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 16 – see also main career page 

13) American Red Cross – Content Operations Manager – $80k-$90k – remote-based working Eastern time zone hours

14) American Public Works Association – Government Affairs Manager – $102k

15) Ascendant Program Services – Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst supporting the U.S. Trade & Development Agency – $55k-$125k – see also main career page 

16) The Assistance Fund – Communications Specialist – $58k-$65k – Orlando, FL – see also main career page 

17) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Policy Specialist – $95k-$138k

18) Civitas Public Affairs Group – Project Coordinator – $60k-$71k

19) CNN – Editorial Producer supporting The Source with Kaitlan Collins – $85k-$158k – DC or New York

20) ConwayStrategic – Operations Manager – $75k-$85k

21) Dow – Government Affairs Leader – $155k-$180k – apply by Oct. 20

22) Edelman PR – Vice President, Client Service – $105k-$150k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago

23) Embassy of Canada – Senior Admin Assistant – $81k – apply by Oct. 13

24) Finn Partners – Senior Copywriter – $80k-$100k – remote-based w/ option for in-person work in DC & other offices

25-26) FleishmanHillard

• Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs – $205k-$220k
• Senior Vice President, Pharma/Healthcare Communications – $123k-$225k – DC, New York, Boston or Chicago

27-29) Fox News

• Assignment Editor – $74k-$99k
• Associate Producer – $67k-$75k
• Interns – Feb.-Apr. 2027 – $20/hr – apply by Nov. 22 – Summer 2027 opportunities also available

30-31) FTI Consulting

• Managing Director/Director of Content, Strategic Communications – $160k-$262k
• Public Affairs Consultant, Healthcare & Life Sciences – $68k-$91k

32-33) George Washington University

• Associate Vice President, Advancement Services & Strategic Information Resources – $163k-$285k
• Director, Advancement Communications & Philanthropic Proposals – $123k-$173k

34-35) Google

• Policy Analyst, Public Affairs & Political Strategy – $116k-$166k
• Sustainability & Infrastructure Communications Specialist – $116k-$166k – DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco or Sunnyvale, CA

36) Heritage Foundation – Senior Program Manager, Major Initiatives – $110k-$130k

37) Hudson Institute – Public Affairs Intern – $20/hr

38) ICF – Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator – $74k-$125k

39) Iridium Satellite – Senior Communications Specialist – $105k-$140k

40) Koniag Government Services – Strategic Communications/Social Media Specialist – $115k-$145k –  Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

41) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Manager supporting the SNF Agora Institute – $75k-$131k – Baltimore, MD

42) Kaiser Permanente – Manager, Federal Government Relations – $131k-$169k

43) Lowe’s – Senior Manager Government Affairs West – $166k-$194k – remote-based in California

44) Montgomery County Council – Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Aide for an unnamed Councilmember – $89k-$122k

45) Mystery association – Ombudsman Specialist – $30/hr – search managed by The Consortium, Inc. 

46) National Audubon Society – Senior Manager, Communications – $106k-$133k – DC or New York

47) National Geographic Society – Manager, Corporate Partnerships – fixed-term through Aug. 2028 – $99k-$105k

48-50) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

• Senior Communications Officer, Policy – $161k-$177k – apply by Oct. 19
• Associate Vice President, Communications Studio – $222k-$244k – Princeton, NJ – apply by Oct. 19
• Communications Program Officer, Media Partnerships – $140k-$154k – Princeton, NJ – apply by Oct. 19

51-53) Washington Post

• Senior Photo Assignment Editor – $110k-$160k – apply by Oct. 9
• News Designer – $85k-$127k – apply by Oct. 9
• as we noted in early September, The Post is recruiting for Summer 2027 Newsroom Interns in multiple specialties – $1,021/wk – apply by Oct. 9

54) World Relief – Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$65k – DC or Towson, MD – see also main career page 

55) World Vision – Corporate Engagement Specialist – $63k-$85k – DC or Federal Way, WA – see also main career page

Cornucopia

Apropos of harvest season, your Thursday set is filled to the brim with fresh jobs as well as a nice selection of weekend activities. Dig in.

1) The Aerospace Industries Association is seeking a Senior Manager of Media Relations with 4-7 years of communications experience and excellent writing, editing & proofreading skills – $85k – see also main career page 

2-4) The Voting Rights Lab has let us know they are recruiting for these remote-based opportunities – see also main career page

• Digital Director – $110k-$130k – 6+ of years of relevant experience in digital communications with a proven track record of managing digital strategy, campaign leadership, and direct ownership of complex digital products and project management required.
• Associate Director of Media Relations – $90k-$110k – 5+ years of relevant communications experience required, along with a proven track record of identifying new hooks, pitching reporters, securing coverage, preparing spokespeople & cultivating long-term reporter relationships
• Coalition Director with VRL’s parent organization, the Secure Democracy Foundation – $110k-$130k – 10+ years of experience with substantial responsibility for grassroots organizing & coalition building sought, including experience working with multi-organization initiatives.

5) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Social Media Manager – $90k-$95k – apply by Oct. 29

6-8) American University

• Assistant Dean of Development, School of Public Affairs – $150k-$170k
• Library Communications & Events Coordinator – $26-$34/hr
• Program Manager, Communications & Initiatives – part-time – $41-$42/hr

9) Arizona State University – Communications Manager supporting the McCain Institute – $73k-$85k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 4

10-11) The Atlantic

• Senior Editor, Science & Health – $105k-$200k – DC or New York – DC-only listing also shown
• Staff Writer – $120k-$180k – remote-based in Los Angeles

12-17) Capitol Hill

• Senate Sergeant at Arms – Media Gallery Deputy Director – $156k-$204k – apply by Oct. 12
• Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) – Communications Director – apply by Oct. 16
• New England Senate Democrat – Legislative Correspondent – apply by Oct. 13
• Afghanistan War Commission – Senior Communications Specialist
• Afghanistan War Commission – Legislative Affairs Advisor
• see the Senate careers page and/or subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin for more

18-20) Cato Institute – see also main career page

• Director of Special Initiatives, Public Affairs – $115k-$150k
• Story/Editorial Producer, Podcasts – $75k-$105k
• Tech Program Manager – $75k-$95k – search managed by Talent Market

21) Center for American Progress – Vice President, Digital Communications – $140k-$168k

22) Constellation – Strategic Communications Advisor – $120k-$140k – see also main career page 

23) DC History Center/HumanitiesDC – Director of Development & Communications – $95k – see also main career page 

24) Dept. of Education – Writer/Editor – $90k-$145k – DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco or Seattle – apply by Oct. 9; subject to early closure

25) District of Columbia Courts – Communications Intern – Fall/Winter 2026 – apply by Oct. 9

26-28) Exxon Mobil

• Government Affairs Advisor – $180k-$230k
• Senior Writer/Brief Writer – $130k-$255k
• Issues-Based Digital Campaigns Advisor – DC or Spring, TX

29-30) Groundwork Collaborative

• Vice President of Media Engagement – $180k-$200k – search managed by NPAG
• Vice President of Government Affairs – $145k-$79k

31-32) Guidehouse – see also main career page

• Communications Lead supporting an Intelligence Community client – $133k-$188k – Secret clearance required
• Communications Consultant – $74k-$124k

33-34) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – opportunities supporting the Food, Nutrition & Agriculture Program

• Senior Program Officer – $105k-$164k
• Research Associate – $58k-$73k

35) National Taxpayers Union – Policy & Outreach Manager – $75k-$90k

36) Network/Lobby for Catholic Social Justice – Government Relations Director (pdf) – $103k-$129k – see also main career page 

37-38) New Virginia Majority – see also main career page

• Communications Associate – $52k-$60k
• Senior Organizer: Data Center Campaign – $60k-$64k – Northern Va. or Richmond-based

39) Ocean Conservancy – Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics – $90k-$120k – location flexible; DC preferred – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

40) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Broadband Initiative – $87k-$97k

41-42) Pew Research Center

• Video Producer & Editor – $91k
• Associate Video Producer & Editor – $75k

43-44) Sierra Club

• Director of Social Media – $140k-$150k – DC, Oakland, CA or remote-based
• Associate Press Secretary – $71k-$91k – remote-based; preferably in Mountain or Pacific time zones – apply by Oct. 12

45-46) Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo

• Gift Officer – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 14; subject to early closure
• Special Events Coordinator – $70k-$91k – apply by Oct. 7

47-48) Total Wine & More

• Public Relations Manager
• Senior Associate, Store Communications

49-50) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Vice President for External Communications & Engagement supporting the College Foundation of UVA – $185k-$220k – search managed by DSG
• Event Coordinator supporting the Contemplative Sciences Center – $53k-$58k

51-53) World Food Program USA

• Creative Director – $129k-$134k
• Deputy Director, Digital Advertising & Marketing – $109k-$114k
• Senior Associate, Corporate Partnerships – $60k-$65k

Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – get out there and have some fun and see our Festival Season 2026 guide for a lot of other happenings further afield of the DMV – as well as for future weekend planning. 

• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Oct. 2-3
• 60th Annual Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2-4
• Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 2-4
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 3
• Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener Dog Races – DC Wharf – Oct. 3
• Surreal Oktoberfest – Crystal City – Oct. 3
• Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 3
• Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 3
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria – Oct. 3
• German International School Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Oct. 3
• Mount Airy Oktoberfest – Mount Airy, MD – Oct. 3
• Quad State Beer Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 3
• Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 3
• Warrenton Fall Festival – Old Town Warrenton, Va. – Oct. 3
• DC Coffee Festival – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 3-4
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Oct. 4
• Piketoberfest – North Bethesda – Oct. 4

Here We Go

It's the last Monday of September & we've got your jobs.

1) Scouting America/National Capital Area Council is seeking a Chief Communications Officer with 10+ years of experience in public relations, marketing and/or advertising; strategic planning skills preferred – $90k-$110k – see also main career page

2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Press Associate with 1-2 years of experience, which may include internships, co-curricular activities and/or relevant coursework – facility w/ Muckrack and/or other media monitoring platforms/media databases & familiarity with AP style preferred – $52k-$54k – see also main career page 

3-4) Fresh opportunities from the League of Conservation Voters – see also main career page

• Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs – $147k-$200k – 10+ years of experience desired, including working in issue advocacy, on Capitol Hill, or with electoral campaigns – apply by Oct. 12
• Communications Intern and Graphic Design Intern, Development Marketing – Jan.-Apr. 2027 – $18/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 18

5) American Academy of Pediatrics – Advocacy Legislative Coordinator – $30-$32/hr – see also main career page 

6) American Clean Power – Executive Director, Clean Power Institute – $250k-$300k – see also main career page 

7-8) American Nurses Association – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Analyst – $60k-$85k
• Digital Marketing Specialist – $56k-$70k

9) ASRC Federal – Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst supporting NOAA – $86k-$129k

10) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs/Health Policy – $60k-$140k

11) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Public Health Advisor/Policy & Health Issues Management – $169k-$197k apply by Oct. 6; subject to early closure

12-13) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – see also main career page

• Federal Policy Intern (pdf) – Jan.-Mar. 2027 – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 2
• Climate Justice Policy Fellow (pdf) – Jan.-Mar. 2027 – $25/hr – one each in Annapolis & Richmond – apply by Oct. 2

14) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Director, Engagement & Coalitions – $125k-$160k

15) DC Office of Inspector General – Communications Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Oct. 4

16) Edelman PR – Senior Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications – $108k-$138k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco

17) Farm Credit Council – Regulatory & Economic Affairs Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2027 - $23/hr – apply by Oct. 16

18-19) Georgetown University

• Digital Content Strategist, School of Nursing – $54k-$100k
• Research Assistant, School of Public Policy – $41k-$65k

20) Google – Social Media & External Communications Manager – $171k-$247k – DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco or Mountain View, CA

21-22) Johns Hopkins University

• Senior Development Coordinator, School of Government & Policy – $61k – DC-based
• Digital Analytics Associate/Communications Associate – $64k-$112k – Baltimore, MD

23) Legal Services Corporation – Director of Communications – $167k-$174k – see also main career page 

24) LV8D Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

25) Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice – Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications – $180k-$210k

26) Mystery Japanese broadcaster – TV News Producer, DC bureau – $45k-$48k – expert-level Japanese communication skills required – search managed by Pasona Group 

27) National Defense University – Head of Publishing & Digital Content – $160k-$183k – apply by Oct. 13

28) National Fair Housing Alliance – Director of Major Gifts – $135k-$140k

29) National Geographic/Disney – Senior Manager, Social Media Campaigns & Content – $112k-$154k

30-31) National Public Radio

• Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy – $147k-$165k – apply by Oct. 9
• Communications Manager – $93k-$95k – apply by Oct. 2

32) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Development – $125k-$145k

33) Prince William County Fire & Rescue – Public Information Officer – $82k-$111k – Woodbridge, Va. apply by Oct. 18

34) Project on Government Oversight – Social Media Editor supporting POGO Investigates – $74k-$80k – apply by Oct. 6

35) Securities & Exchange Commission – Senior Videographer/Content Manager – $153k-$259k – apply by Oct. 8

36) St. Andrew the Apostle School – Marketing/Social Media Staffer – part-time – $16/hr

37) Third Way – Senior Digital Media Advisor – $84k-$95k

38) Vantage Data Centers – Senior Director, Social Media & Content Strategy – $200k-$225k – Ashburn, Va. or Denver – see also main career page 

39-40) Washington Gas

• Senior Communications Advisor – $95k-$138k – apply by Oct. 4
• Content Advisor, Communications – $79k-$115k – apply by Oct. 4

41) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Director, Media Relations & Social Media – apply by Sept. 30 

42-43) … and finally: here’s a pair with Library of Congress:

• Emergency Communications Specialist title sounds like it could be a public safety dispatcher role, but this one is more in the preparedness/monitoring & dissemination category and sounds like a great, interesting gig – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 9
• plus we see a more conventional Public Affairs Specialist role with the LoC – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 5

44) … and finally, part 2: staying on the emergency preparedness beat, we also see this Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness & Resilience role that we hope is a fit for at least one of you with the DC Dept. of Health – $127k-$177k – apply by Oct. 3 

45) … and finally, part 3: your Washington Mystics are looking to add a Director, Social Media to the roster just as the WNBA playoffs get started – $95k-$110k

46) … and finally, part 4: imagine yourself being brought on board as a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in closer-to-NYC-than-we-imagined King’s Point, NY – $70k-$114k – apply by Sept. 30

Progress, Priorities, Partnership & PR

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! Enjoy the less-soggy weather ahead & and the jobs.

1) Airlines Reporting Corp. is seeking a Manager, External Communications with 6+ years of experience in strategic marketing; ideally with some of that in the airline industry – $107k-$160k – Arlington, Va., Tampa or Louisville – see also main career page 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Enterprise Community Partners – see also main career page

• Assistant Vice President, Policy – $170k-$190k – 10+ years or relevant experience including a deep understanding & expertise on a range of housing and community development policies desired.
• Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$155k – 8+ years or relevant experience required; background working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.  
• Senior Events Operations Associate – $68k-$78k – 3 +years of experience managing events of varying sizes, types & complexity sought – DC, Columbia, MD or New York

5-6) AARP

• Digital Marketing Manager – $112k-$125k
• Associate State Director, Advocacy & Communications – $99k-$110k – Cheyenne, WY

7) American College of Preventive Medicine – Senior Manager, Communications & Advocacy (scroll to find)

8) APCO – Interns (scroll to find) – Jan.-May 2027 – $18/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Oct. 2

9) Arnold & Porter – Policy Advisor – $200k-$225k

10) British Embassy – Programme & Partnerships Manager, Science & Technology Network – $87k – apply by Oct. 11

11-12) CBS News

• Senior Publicist – $90k-$100k
• Broadcast Associate, Assignment Desk – $50k

13-16) Center for American Progress

• Associate Director, YouTube Content – $77k-$92k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Democracy & Legal Policy – $70k-$74k
• Digital Strategy Associate – $58k-$66k
• Special Events Associate – $58k-$66k

17) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Deputy Director of Individual Giving – $105k-$135k

18) CFP Board – Public Relations & Social Media Assistant/Intern – $20/hr – current college student majoring in PR, communications, marketing or journalism preferred

19) Cisco Systems – Public Relations Manager – $129k-$212k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Jose – application window expected to close Oct. 1

20) CNN – Reporter/Writer, Justice, CNN Digital – $57k-$106k

21) Cruise Line International Association – Director, Strategic Communications – $101k-$126k – see also main career page 

22) DLA Piper – Director of Internal Communications – $193k-$313k – DC, Baltimore & other major cities

23-24) Fox News

• Writer, Breaking/Trending News – $60k-$75k – 2:00-10:00pm ET shift – DC, New York or Los Angeles
• Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News – $19-$27/hr – DC, New York or Los Angeles

25) FTI Consulting – Director, Public Affairs/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102k-$173k – DC, New York or Chicago

26) Heritage Foundation – Research Fellow, Defense Analysis – $130k-$180k

27) Manufacturing Institute – Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Communications 

28-32) Omnicom PR

• Vice President, Public Affairs/Healthcare – $115k-$150k
• Managing Supervisor, Sustainability Reporting + Strategy – $85k-$110k
• Account Supervisor, Corporate Reputation + Media Relations – $61k-$94k
• Senior Account Exec, Public Affairs – $62k-$75k
• Sustainability Reporting Fellow – 9-month term starting Oct.-Nov. 2026 – $23/hr

33-34) Orchestra – see also main career page

• Vice President, Health Policy Communications with their BerlinRosen affiliate – $140k-$150k – DC or New York
• Associate with their Civitas Public Affairs affiliate – $65k-$85k – DC, New York or Boston

35) Republican Main Street Partnership – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$75k

36) Security Industry Association – Coordinator/Manager. Government Relations – $62k-$90k

37-38) Save the Children – see also main career page

• Lead Associate, Global Development Policy – $72k-$80k
• Lead Associate, Media Relations – $72k-$80k – DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY

39-40) SEIU

• Assistant Director of Immigration – $135K
• Senior Campaign Communications Specialist, Worker Power – $92k

41) United Nations Foundation – Associate, Federal & External Affairs supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – $68k-$72k

42) U.S. Green Building Council – Board Liaison – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

43) Washington Area Community Investment Fund – Managing Director, Communications & Marketing – $101k-$170k – search managed by the HR Team

 Best wishes for a cheerful & crisp weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some options to get out and have some fun – see our Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield this weekend:

• St. Theodore Greek Festival – Lanham, MD – Sept. 25-27
• Churchkey Oktoberfest (scroll down) – 14th St NW DC – Sept. 26
• Clarendon Day – Clarendon Metro Park – Sept. 26
• Yachtoberfest – Aslin Brewing's DC, Alexandria & Herndon locations – Sept. 26
• Rocktobierfest – Rockville Town Center – Sept. 26
• G34.3 Brewing Oktoberfest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 26  – see also insta listing
• Shipgarten Dogtoberfest – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 26
• Bronson Bierhall Oktoberfest – Ballston – Sept. 26
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26
• Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 26
• Legacy Chase Steeplechase – Shawan Downs, Cockeysville, MD – Sept. 26
• Fiesta DC Latino Festival – 7th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Sept. 26-27
• Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 26-27
• Alexandria Art Festival – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 26-27
• Takoma Park Folk Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Sept. 27
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 27 

Could You Be Happy at a Workplace that Namechecks "Howlin' Mad" Smith?

Hello Monday & best wishes for an even-keeled Fall Equinox tomorrow. We've got 60 really good ones for you as we kick off the work-week.

1) Space-tech company Umbra is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of communications experience, including significant responsibility for media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, and internal communications; background in n aerospace, defense, national security, technology, or another highly technical industry is a plus – $175k-$210k – see also main career page 

2) Bipartisan lobbying and communications firm Lot 16 is recruiting for a Government Relations Associate with 1-2 years of relevant experience; background in public service, such as on the Hill, in the military, at an agency or otherwise, is deemed outstanding to your prospects – $60k – see also main career page - update: Lot 16 has let us know they've received enough applications on this & are closing it.

3-4) New roles with the Corporate Energy Buyers Association – searches managed by Chaloner:

• Senior Director, Federal Policy – $180k-$200k – 10+ years of experience in electricity, clean energy, corporate sustainability, utilities, or related fields desired, along with deep working knowledge of energy & electricity policy, and a track record of shaping policy positions at the federal level. 
• Deputy Director, Government Affairs – $150k-$175k –10+ years of relevant work experience, including substantial advocacy experience derived from private-sector work, or relevant experience working for a Committee or senior and active Member of Congress sought, along with a significant and mature political network on both sides of the aisle in both the House & Senate

5-6) The Data Center Coalition has let us know they’re actively recruiting for these remote-based roles: 

• Manager or Senior Manager, Energy Policy/Reliability & Security – $120k-$150k – 5+ years of experience advancing energy policy and/or regulatory initiatives related to grid reliability & security required, preferably in NERC committees and stakeholder processes, FERC proceedings and/or in RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
• State Policy Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, policy, or a related field, as well as strong media relations skills & track record securing coverage – $70k-$100k

7) Here’s your chance to join Future Now’s work promoting effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy as Vice President of People & Culture – $217k-$228k – 8+ years of experience in HR and/or Operations desired, including at least 2 years in management and serving in a senior leadership role – remote-based – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

8) Affordable Homes & Communities – Director of Communications – $135k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) American College of Cardiology – Associate, Digital Marketing & Communications – $65k-$75k

10-11) American Farmland Trust – see also main career page

• Director of Media Relations – $120k-$130k
• Director of Marketing Events & Digital Communications – $120k-$130k

12-13) Americans for Responsible Innovation – see also main career page

• Vice President of State Government Affairs – $300k-$350k
• Communications Manager – $115k-$135k

14) Booz Allen – Communications & Change Management Specialist 

15) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Management/Reform & Finance team with the UK Mission to the UN – 8-month term, starting mid-Nov. 2026 – $87k – New York

16) CACI – Communications Specialist supporting the U.S Secret Service – $70k-$148k

17) Church World Service – Development Manager – $60k-$76k – Harrisonburg, Va.

18) CMA CGM Group – Communications & Media Relations Manager – see also main career page 

19-20) DC Dept. of Employment Services

• Public Affairs Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Sept. 25
• Writer/Editor – $65k-$84k – apply by Sept. 28

21) DC Dept. of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Sept. 27 

22) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Legislative Affairs Manager – $114k-$160k – apply by Sept. 26 

23) Dept. of the Interior – Editor – $102k-$158k – apply by Oct. 1

24) DLA Piper – Communications Coordinator – $30-$48/hr – DC, Reston, Baltimore & other major cities – this listing appears to have been removed/filled; thanks for the tip!

25) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative/Counsel, Toxics – $140k-$155k – candidates with JD will receive Senior Legislative Counsel title

26) Education Trust – Digital Communications Manager – $82k-$102k – see also main career page

27) Electronic Privacy Information Center – Communications Associate (scroll to find) – $60k-$75k – apply by Oct. 1

28) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Associate Director, Major Gifts and Philanthropic Partnerships – $108k-$135k – see also main career page

29-32) Friends of the Earth – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Advocate, Global Finance & Food Systems – $82k-$86k
• Climate & Oceans Campaigner – $63k-$68k
• Coalition Secretariat & Engagement Associate – $63k-$68k
• Major Gifts Officer – $105k-$135k – – candidates located in or near DC, New York or San Francisco preferred

33) Georgetown University – Executive Director of External Relations & Marketing, School of Foreign Service – $103k-$202k – apply by Oct 15

34) Henry L. Stimson Center – Director of Communications – $120k-$137k – see also main career page 

35) Hilton Hotels – Senior Manager Development Marketing & Communications – $100k-$145k

36-37) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington – more roles noted in our Aug. 24 set (28-31)

• Director, Marketing Strategy – $90k-$95k
• Associate Director, Next Gen Donor Engagement – to $75k

38-39) KBR – see also main career page

• Director, Marketing supporting their coming-soon Trinzic spin-off 
• Permit & Communications Lead – Richmond, Va.

40-41) Leidos – award-contingent roles supporting the Defense Health Agency

• Mid-level Media Relations/Public Affairs Professional – $59k-$106k
• Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs Professional – $50k-$91k

42) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Executive Director – $175k-$200k – Annapolis, MD

43) Mystery employer – Graphic Designer & Production Artist – $35-$40/hr – search managed by Cella 

44) Mystery global technology powerhouse – Communications Specialist – $50-$60/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella 

45) Mystery strategic messaging firm – Video Editor/Motion Designer – 6-month term; part-time – longer-term/full-time role possible in future – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

46) National Gallery of Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 2

47) NobleReach Foundation – Senior Director, Communications – $160k-$190k – see also main career page 

48) Partnership for a Healthier America – Director, Institutional Giving, Foundations & Grants – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

49) People Technology & Processes LLC – Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist – $102k-$115k – see also main career page 

50) Public Citizen – Social Media Associate – $62k-$91k – see also main career page 

51) Sherwin Williams – Manager, Government Affairs – $137k-$178k – apply by Sept. 25 – see also main career page 

52) Specialty Equipment Market Association – Senior Director, Membership Development & Marketing – $130k-$150k

53) University of Maryland – Program Manager, Communications & External Relations supporting the Institute for Systems Research – $91k-$109k – apply by Sept. 30

54) University of Maryland Medical System – Director Corporate and Foundation Relations – $40-$60/hr – Linthicum Heights, MD

55-59) Washington Post – priority consideration deadlines noted

• Associate Director, Public & Corporate Affairs Agency Development – $149k-$278k
• Medical Business Reporter – $120k-$180k – apply by Sept. 30
• Medical Science Reporter – $120k-$180k – apply by Sept. 30
• Information & Influence Reporter – $120k-$165k – apply by Sept. 29
• General Assignment Reporter, Business & Technology – $90k-$140k – apply by Sept. 29

60) ... and finally: Camp H.M. Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps installation & joint command HQ near Pearl Harbor & Honolulu, Hawaii, named for Gen. Holland M. "Howling Mad" Smith – and it's also your possible workday home as Public Affairs Exercise Planner for SAIC if you have the 10+ years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communications & Secret clearance they covet – $120k-$160k