Deadline Driven

We're back with a good-sized set, a lot of jobs with fast-approaching deadlines attached, and a can't-miss networking & fellowship event this week.

The event we're referencing is the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions – 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards. Sign up today!

1) Sierra Space is seeking a high-performing Legislative Affairs Manager with 5+ years of related experience, including time as mid-level professional staff on Capitol Hill or within U.S. government agencies and/or National Security organizations, as well as expertise in federal budgets and the legislative process – $136k-$187k – see also main career page

 2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service have put out the call for a Senior Manager, Storytelling & Campaigns with 7-9 years’ experience within the social impact, democracy and/or political space along with success in developing, leading and implementing communications, issue or narrative strategy campaigns that grow engagement, move public opinion & generate action – $95k-$125k – see also main career page 

3) The Bulwark has shared a fresh Accountability Reporter role focusing on the riveting corruption, conflict-of-interest, and misuse-of-public-office beat – $135k-$170k – 5+ years of reporting experience, with a track record of investigative stories and/or similar coverage area desired.

4) Global specialty chemical stalwart Lubrizol Corp. is recruiting for a Director, U.S. Government Affairs with 6-10 years’ experience advocating to legislators & government officials; JD or other advanced degree strongly preferred – $190k-$220k – see also main career page 

5) Aerovironment – Senior Manager, Media Relations – $116k-$177k

6) American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Director, Advocacy & Government Affairs – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

7-10) American Association for the Advancement of Science

• Chief Government Affairs Officer – $250k-$280k – search manager by DSG/Koya
• Deputy News Editor – $110k-$155k – apply by Nov. 29
• Communications Officer - $80k-$90k – apply by Oct. 29
• Communications Associate – $52k-$57k – apply by Oct. 31

11) American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials – Digital Content Manager – $80k-$90k – apply by Oct. 29 – see also main career page 

12) American Public Human Services Association – Senior Policy Associate – $76k-$86k

13) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Campaign Manager, Food Safety – $94k-$110k – apply by Oct. 30

14) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Social Media Manager (pdf) – $75k-$85k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

15) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Marketing Manager – see also main career page

16) DC Dept. of Health – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct. 25

17) Eli Lilly & Co. – Associate Director, Media Relations & Influence – $132k-$193k – DC, New York, Chicago or Indianapolis

18) Fair Elections Center – Communications Associate – $60k-$63k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

19-20) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria

• Associate Policy Director – $70k-$80k
• Policy Intern – Spring 2027 – apply by Nov 6

21) Georgetown University – Senior Coordinator, Presidential Events – $44k-$73k

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

23) Governors Highway Safety Association – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$85k

24) Hilton Hotels – Manager, Social Media Engagement & Community – $90k-$120k – McLean, Va. or Dallas

25) Honeywell – Government Relations Specialist – $89k-$111k

26) IDEMIA North America – Government Relations Intern and Communications Intern – Summer 2027 – $20/hr

27) Interactive Government Holdings – Public Relations Specialist supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – see also main career page 

28) Intuit – Senior Policy Manager – $194k-$263k – see also main career page 

29-30) Ivymount – see also main career page

• Director of Communications & Marketing – $120k+
• Communications & Marketing Coordinator – $62k+

31) Johns Hopkins University – Director of Integrated Marketing supporting Hopkins Edge – $75K-$131K – graphic design & branding focus – Baltimore, MD

32) JPMorgan Chase – Vice President of External Communications supporting Morgan Health – $123k-$185k – DC or New York

33) Markon – Communications Officer – $200k – Secret clearance required – Chantilly, Va. – see also main career page 

34) Maryland Tech Council – Graphic Designer – $45k-$60k

35) Mystery Bethesda employer – Public Relations Specialist – $120k-$130k – search managed by Sparks Group 

36) National Alliance to End Homelessness – Communications Manager – $72k-$115k – see also main career page – see also main career page 

37-38) National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (scroll to find)

• Editor – $70k-$78k
• Manager, State & Industry Affairs – $70k-$80k

39) National Marine Sanctuary Foundation – National Social Media Coordinator – $65k-$72k – apply by Oct. 23 – see also main career page 

40) National Public Radio – Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications – $36-$38/hr – apply by Oct. 22

41) Nature Conservancy – Internal Communications Coordinator – $27-$41/hr

42) Patent & Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Oct. 26 

43-44) Pathways to Housing DC – see also main career page

• Communications Manager – $70k
• Individual Giving Manager – $80k

45) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Director, Advocacy and Strategic Alliances – $110k-$151k – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

46) Q-CTRL – Director of US Government Engagement – $210k-$260k – see also main career page 

47-48) Scripps Company – see also main career page

• TV Producer – $80k-$100k
• Multimedia Journalist, WMAR – $33-$35/hr – Annapolis/Anne Arundel County, MD

49-50) Tesla Motors

• Managing Policy Advisor, Large Load Policy & PJM – $171k-$256k
• State Policy Intern and EV Charging & Energy Public Policy Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2027 – $23-$37/hr

51) Transportation Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – Springfield, Va. or selected Western region cities – apply by Oct. 26 

52-53) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Manager, State & Local Policy – $75k-$100k
• Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2027 – $18-$20/hr – multiple disciplines noted – apply by Nov. 12

54) Voice of America – Digital Operations Director – $169k-$197k - apply by Oct. 23 

55) Washington Post – Social Video Editor – $82k-$123k – apply by Oct. 23 

56) Windows Catering – Social Media & Content Manager 

57-58) World Bank

• Communications Specialist – apply by Oct. 22
• ET Consultant/Strategic Communications Professional – apply by Oct. 28

59) … and finally: this isn’t on the public affairs beat, but we’re guessing someone here might be interested in this Research Manager, Business of Sports Initiative with Dow Jones leading a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding sports franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives – $75k-$95k – DC or New Jersey

EY, FTP, NFL & MLB

Monday update: We're back with a new set tomorrow, but wanted to share this opportunity today: Be a part of the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions.
Oct. 22 | 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards

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Hello Thursday! Enjoy your jobs! 

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