So, What's Next?

The counting is pretty much done & campaigns (and party orgs) are releasing their staffers back out into the wild. So please share DCPA+CJ with any campaign folks and outgoing Senate & House staffers you know who are looking for their next job. We were one of these types many cycles ago and we're here for you in the months ahead.

1) In that spirit, we’ll start with a nicely written call for resumes from campaign & public affairs professionals who are coming off roles in the just-concluded election cycle from Orchestra, a company boasting multiple communications brands. It’s a smart idea on their part – and hopefully useful for one or more of the DCPA+CJ viewership – see additional roles available among their companies

2) The National Council for Teacher Quality is seeking a Communications Manager (scroll to find) with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and proven ability to synthesize complex research/data into a simple, compelling key message – $65k-$80k – remote-based; Eastern time zone preferred – apply by Nov. 23

3) The Society for Science is recruiting for a Communications Associate w/ 2+ years of relevant experience, top-notch writing skills & ability to meet tight deadlines; video and/or photo editing chops a plus – $52k-$58k

4) Sentencing reforms mainstay FAMM is seeking a Federal Legislative Affairs Director (pdf) with 5+ years of experience in federal policy, legislative strategy, or advocacy, with a strong understanding of Capitol Hill dynamics; background in criminal justice or social justice reform preferred – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

5) AbbVie – Senior Director, Strategic Planning/Government Affairs – $182k-$345k

6) ACLU of DC – Digital Communications Strategist – $85k-$104k – priority application deadline Nov. 15

7) Advocates for Community Health – Director of Grassroots Advocacy (pdf) – $100k-$115k – see also main career page 

8) American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – Senior Director of Communications & Marketing (scroll to find) – $138k-$195k – remote based; DC-area preferred

9-10) American Association of University Professors (scroll to find)

• Senior Federal Lobbyist – $125k-$165k
• Senior State Policy Analyst – $125k-$165k

11) American Geophysical Union – Manager, Communications & Marketing – temporary role – $38-$64/hr – see also main career page 

12) American Society of Clinical Oncology – State Advocacy Administrator – $38-$45/hr

13) American Society of Travel Advisors – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $125k

14-18) Boehringer Ingelheim – see also main career page

• Executive Director/Head of Executive Branch Advocacy – $262k-$393k
• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $230k-$345k – House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee focus
• Director, Science Policy – $230k-$345k
• Senior Associate Director, Public Policy – $196k-$294k 
• Senior Associate Director, Government Communications & PAC – $166k-$250k

19) British Embassy – Political Support Officer – $26/hr – apply by Nov. 15

20) Bully Pulpit International – Senior Director, Strategic Communications – $110k-$160k

21-23) Capitol Hill

• Office of the Democratic Leader – Press Secretary – apply by Nov. 13
• Sen. Chris Coons (D-CT) – Foreign Policy Legislative Aide – $70k
• U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission – Interns/Fellows – Jan.-May 2027 – research & communications specialties – proficiency in Mandarin preferred – apply by Nov. 24

24) CFP Board of Standards – Managing Director, Marketing & Communications – $225k-$245k – see also main career page 

25) CrowdStrike – Senior Analyst, Public Policy – see also main career page 

26) Defense Health Agency – Congressional Liaison – $62k-$81k – Portsmouth, Va. – apply by Nov. 9 

27) Edison Electric Institute – Senior Advisor, State Engagement – $200k-$270k

28) Endocrine Society – Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy – $70k-$84k – see also main career page 

29) Federal Highway Administration – Director, Office of Legislative Affairs & Policy Communications – $151k-$218k – apply by Dec. 14

30) Federal Trade Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Nov. 17

31) GE Aerospace – Philanthropic Communications Professional – $137k-$170k – DC or Cincinnati – apply by Nov. 9

32) Georgetown University – Associate Director of the Massive Data Institute at the School of Public Policy – $66k-$126k

33) Grantmakers for Effective Organizations – Communications Manager (pdf) – $77k-$94k – review of applications slated to begin the week of Nov. 16 – see also main career page

34) Independent Women’s Forum – Communications Assistant – remote-based – see also main career page 

35) Intelligence & National Security Alliance – Policy & Strategic Programs Coordinator – $65k-$75k – apply by Nov. 13

36) International Council for Veterinary Assessment – Director of Communications – $126k-$135k – remote-based

37) Issue One – Individual Giving Manager – $85k-$95k – apply by Nov. 10 – see also main career page 

38) Keurig Dr Pepper – Manager, Federal Affairs – $96k-$143k

39) Meta/WhatsApp – Director, Policy Communications – $233k-$287k

40) Mystery public health non-profit – Communications & Outreach Associate – 3-month term – $29-$32/hr – search managed by The Choice 

41-42) Niskanen Center – see also main career page

• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst supporting the State Capacity Initiative – $80k-$150k – apply by Nov. 29
• Interns – Jan.-May 2027 – $1,000/mo – apply by Nov. 15

43) Northrop Grumman – Senior Principal Public Affairs & Advocacy Specialist – $117k-$176k

44) Pathward – Senior Public Policy Associate – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

45-46) SEIU

• Assistant Director for Government Relations Campaigns – $135k
• Assistant Director of Policy – $135k – DC or New York
• Senior Political Program Manager – $121k

47) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Digital Communications Manager – $50k-$75k

48) U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Congressional Affairs Officer – $121k-$163k – Kings Point, NY – apply by Nov. 12

49) Washington Post – Manager, News Video – $110k-$160k – apply by Nov. 11 for priority consideration

50) … and finally: we try to avoid sharing definitively less-than-fresh listings here, but we’ll make an exception for this Vice President, Public Affairs role with the Motion Picture Association we just stumbled upon – $185k-$225k

51) … and finally, part 2: a lovely waterfront Fort McNair view goes with this Writer/Editor role with the National Defense University – $102k-$133k – apply by Nov. 20

Best wishes for a restorative and/or rollicking weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some largely out-of-town Festival Season 2026 fun to add to the mix: 

• Williamsburg Beer Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 6
• Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 6-7
• Porchfest – Adams Morgan – Nov. 7 – more here
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michael's, MD – Nov. 7
• Patterson Park Brewfest – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7
• Montpelier Races – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 7
• Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival – Strasburg, Va. – Nov. 7
• Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival – Poplar Forest/Lynchburg, Va. – Nov. 7  

Chaos & Calm

We hope your Monday & week (and beyond) trend more to the latter of those options – unless you love chaos or something like that. And have a lovely All Souls Day.

1) The Corporate Energy Buyers Association is recruiting for a Director, State Government Affairs with 10+ years of experience in state advocacy or in state legislatures, including substantial experience lobbying state officials, or senior experience working for a state legislative leader, committee, or governor’s office – $175k-$200k – search managed by Chaloner 

2-3) Fresh opportunities from bipartisan lobbying/comms group Lot Sixteen – see also main career page

• Director, Communications – $80k-$120k – 4-6+ years’ experience in agency, corporate, non-profit, or political/Hill communications desired, as well as strong writing & research skills
• Senior Associate, Communications – $65k-$85k – 2-4+ years of related experience that includes running or supporting paid social media campaigns sought

4-5) New listings from our friends at the Partnership for Public Service – see also main career page

• Policy Communications Manager – $70k-$95k – 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, policy communications, public affairs, advocacy communications, journalism or a related field required
• Executive Thought Leadership & Content Manager  – $70k-$95k – 5-7 years of related experience required as well as demonstrated success writing & editing executive-level content, including the ability to capture and sustain a distinct voice.

6) The Planetary Society is hiring a Community Organizer to develop and implement a nationwide strategy for space advocacy and build on their movement to Save NASA Science – one-year position with an extension subject to continued external funding – $85k-$95k – 2+ years working in a senior grassroots mobilization role on a campaign or in a similar field role desired – see also main career page 

7-10) New roles from the Data Center Coalition

• State Policy Manager, East – $110k-$130k – 2-3 years of experience in a policy-adjacent role desired, preferably at a trade association, advocacy organization, government affairs firm, or state government office – Eastern state-based; preferably in Virginia
• State Policy Manager, West and State Policy Manager, Midwest/Central – $110k-$130k – same experience desired as above, located in respective regions
• Coordinator, Advocacy Communications – $55k-$75k – some experience working in a PR agency, trade association, political campaign, advocacy organization, or political consulting firm preferred – remote-based

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

12-14) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – see also main career page

• Political Action Representative – $92k-$135k
• Data & Targeting Specialist – $87k-$131k
• Strategic Communications Specialist – $90k-$135k – unspecified field/regional office-based

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

16) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington – Chief Development Officer – $200k-$230k

17-18) Capital One

• Principal Communications Associate/Multimedia Specialist – $98k-$104k – McLean or Richmond
• Senior Associate, Digital Designer & Storyteller – $80k-$101k – McLean, Richmond or Wilmington, DE

19) Carlyle Group – Assistant Vice President/Marketing Content Strategist – $140k-$150k – DC or New York

20-21) Children's National Hospital

• Senior Media Relations Specialist – $82k-$137k
• Development Assistant – $45k-$76k

22) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington – Fact Checker (scroll to find) – 52k-$65k

23) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Nov. 6

24) Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – apply by Nov. 5 

25) Epirus – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $290k-$361k – DC or Torrance, CA – see also main career page 

26-29) Exxon-Mobil – note: these are all new since Oct. 22

• Government Affairs Advisor – $185k-$230k
• Media Relations Advisor – $130k-$297k – DC or Spring, TX
• Senior Writer/Brief Writer – $130k-$255k
• Issues-Based Digital Campaigns Advisor – DC or Spring, TX

30) Fetch – Senior Manager, PR & Communications – $151k-$177k – remote-based – see also main career page 

31) Friends Committee on National Legislation – Lead Lobbyist for its Native American Advocacy – $61k-$75k – see also main career page 

32) IQM Corp. – Vice President, Public Affairs Partnerships – $150k-$230k

33) National Beer Wholesalers Association – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career section (scroll down)

34) Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. – Supervisory Program Analyst, Legislative – $169k-$197k – apply by Nov. 16

35) Philip Morris – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $202k-$253k

36) PLUS Communications – Senior Director, Public Affairs – $120k – see also main career page 

37) RAND Corporation – National Security Economics Researcher – $110k-$283k – apply by Nov. 16

38) Santander Bank – Head of Government Relations & Public Policy – $240k-$400k

39) Stanley Black & Decker – Senior Manager, Public Relations – $95k-$153k – Towson, MD

40) University of California – Assistant Director for Governmental Relations & Legislative Analysis – $120k-$147k – focus on health & clinical affairs and tax-related federal policy issues – DC-based – apply by Nov. 10 for priority consideration

41-42) U.S. Travel Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Political Affairs – $235k-$250k
• Senior Director, Government Relations – $160k-$180k

43-45) … and finally: embrace these uncertain times by joining CHAOS Industries’ work redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance—via these DC-based roles – see also main career page

• Director, Government Affairs – $180k-$250k
• Digital Content & Social Media Manager – $100k-$140k
• Marketing & Communications Operations Coordinator – $80k-$100k

46) … and finally, part 2: on a calmer note, we’re about 5 months away from the next National Cherry Blossom Festival (Mar. 20-Apr. 11, 2027), which probably means you’ll be hustling from Day 1 of your tour as Operations Manager for the festival– $60k-$65k

Jobstober is Over Before it Even Started

We neglected to wish you all a Happy Jobstober (a term we've employed just once before) as the calendar flipped over to month 10. Maybe we'll remember next year. Enjoy the jobs!

1) Orbital stalwart Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager with 8+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in aerospace, technology, or related sector – $134k-$188k – Arlington, Va., Space Coast, FL or Seattle, WA

2) ABC News – Production Intern, This Week – Jan.-June 2027 – $23/hr

3) American Business Immigration Coalition – Senior Director of Policy & Government Affairs (pdf) – $185k-$215k – see also main career page 

4) American Flood Coalition – Senior Communications Associate – $77k-$92k

5) Association of American Medical Colleges – Government Relations Manager – $140k-$165k

6) Association for Zoos & Aquariums – Public Relations Coordinator – $55k

7) The Atlantic – Senior Editor – $105k-$125k – DC or New York

8) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Senior Director of Medicaid Policy – $150k-$175k

9-14) Capitol Hill

• Senate Sergeant at Arms – Media Relations Coordinator – $75k-$85k – apply by Nov. 5
• Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) – Press Secretary
• Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) – Legislative Assistant – healthcare, taxation & banking focus
• Democrat on Senate Finance & HELP committees – Health Counsel/Policy Advisor – apply by Nov. 6
• House Office of the Chief Admin Officer – Executive Assistant – $108k-$120k – apply by Nov. 9
• see the Senate careers page and/or subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin for more

15) Delta Solutions & Strategies – Strategic Communications Advisor/Space Policy Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

16) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Government Affairs – $167k-$231k

17) Equimundo/Center for Masculinities & Social Justice – Deputy Director of Communications (pdf) – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

18) FINRA – Director of Strategic Business Communications – $154k-$312k – DC or New York

19) Flock – Director of Policy Communications – $182k-$243k – see also main career page 

20-21) Fox News

• Booker – $67k-$84k
• Associate Producer, America Reports – $67k-$75k

22) Fidelity Partners – Public Relations Specialist supporting the Defense Health Agency – $50/hr – award-contingent role

23) FTI Consulting – Public Affairs Consultant, Industrials – $68k-$91k

24) George Washington University – Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design – $66k-$90k – apply by Oct. 30 – update: appears to have been filled/removed

25) Heritage Foundation – Research Associate, National Security & Defense Industrial Base – $60k-$69k

26) Hudson Institute – Political Studies Fellowship – Summer 2027 – $3,000 stipend plus complementary housing – more info here 

27-29) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Media Relations Specialist, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology – $75k-$131k
• Communications Specialist, Environmental Health & Engineering – $47k-$82k
• Director of Development, Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery – $150k

30) Mystery Arlington employer – Senior Social Media Manager – search managed by 24 Seven

31) Mystery DC trade association – External & State Affairs Coordinator – $53k-$58k – search managed by the Addison Group

32) Mystery fast-growing corporate organization – Director of External Communications & Investor Relations – search managed by Torchlight Hire

33) New America – Senior Communications Associate supporting the Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, & Care Entertainment Initiative – $70k-$73k – apply by Nov. 6

34) New York Times – Director, Media Relations & Communications – $150k-$165k – DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco

35) Omnicom – Senior Associate, Digital Activation – $40k-$75k – this is with their Hearts United agency, we think – location flexible – more here 

36-37) Orchestra – DC or New York – see also main career page

• Executive Vice President, Crisis & Reputation Management – $225k-$275k
• Vice President, Influencer Marketing/Advocacy – $140k-$155k

38) POLITICO – Social Media Editor – $75k-$85k

39-40) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Internal Communications Manager – $110k-$123k
• Senior Partnerships Officer – $161k-$180k – fundraising role; environment focus

41) Pew Research Center – Research Assistant, Global Attitudes – $59k

42-43) Recent searches for web-content roles helmed by Robert Half:

• Mystery Largo-based higher-ed organization – Web Content Writer – long-term contract status – $38-$44/hr
• Mystery Arlington employer – Web Content Specialist – contract status – $23-$27/hr

33-45) Takeda Pharmaceuticals – see also main career page

• Head of Media Relations & Issues Communications – $212k-$333k – DC or Cambridge, MA
• Associate Director, Public Policy & Reimbursement – $154k-$242k

46) TikTok – Public Policy Manager, Strategic Engagement & Events – $103k-$162k

47) United States of Care – Digital Communications Manager – $70k-$76k – remote-based – apply by Nov. 5

48) Washington Post – Congressional Reporter – 5-month contract role – $8,000-$10,000/mo – apply by Nov. 1 for priority consideration

49-50) Weber Shandwick

• Senior Manager, Social & Influencer – $81k-$98k
• Senior Associate, Healthcare – $59k-$61k

51-53) World Food Program USA

• Deputy Director, Digital Advertising & Marketing – $109k-$114k
• Senior Manager, Advocacy & Coalitions – $92k-$97k
• Advocacy & Engagement Associate – $51k-$56k

Best wishes for a high-treat/low-trick Halloween weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's what's on tap as Festival Season 2026 begins to wind down:

• Alexandria Fall-O-Ween – Carlyle Square, Alexandria – Oct. 31
• Fall Back Hallo-Wine Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 31
• El Día de los Muertos Celebration – National Portrait Gallery DC – Nov. 1
• Wharf DC Día de los Muertos Festival – SW DC – Nov. 1

Eight Days? Where Did the Time Go?

We're just eight days away from Election Day 2026. Wow. 

Early in-person voting is open through: 

• Oct. 29 in Maryland
• Oct. 31 in Virginia
• Nov. 1 in DC

Keep in mind that Daylight Savings Time comes to an end in the early hours of Nov. 1, and those first couple evening commutes after the switch, when sunset clocks in a few minutes after 5:00pm around here, can be pretty grinding. Just something to keep in mind if you're a vote-after-the-standard-workday-on-Election-Day kind of person. Good luck however you vote – and also with your job-search, of course. 

1) USAA is seeking a Federal Agencies Director with 8+ years of experience developing & leading federal agency projects/programs, along with a deep understanding of agency environments, associated cultures, standards, and Code of Conduct; a network of contacts within the federal government, particularly within agencies with significant military or veteran affairs components highly valued – $135k-$218k

2) The Glen Echo Group is looking for a Senior Director, Public Affairs with 8+ years of communications experience developing and leading communications strategies, including the ability to translate complex issues into simple and compelling campaigns; working knowledge of internet governance and cybersecurity public policy preferred – $115k-$130k

3) Aflac – Senior Manager, Public Affairs – $130k-$180k – apply by Nov. 5

4) American Association of University Women – Policy Intern – $19/hr – see also main career page 

5-6) American Farm Bureau Federation – see also main career page

• Director, Government Relations – $135k-$180k
• Media Relations Specialist – $70k-$80k

7-8) American Kidney Fund (scroll to find)

• Associate Director, State Policy & Advocacy – $100k-$105k
• Associate Director, Individual Giving – $85k-$90k

9) American Petroleum Institute – Policy Advisor supporting The Environmental Partnership – $125k-$170k

10) American Society of Hospital Pharmacists – Senior Manager, Advocacy Content Development – $115k-$130k

11-14) American University

• Director of Strategic Communications – $103k-$115k
• Manager, Marketing Operations, Business School – $75k-$85k – digital marketing focus
• Integrated Marketing Project Manager, School of Public Affairs – $72k-$75k
• Athletics Media & Communications Support Staff – part-time – $25/hr

15) Atlantic Council – Director of Media Relations – $140k-$180k – apply by Nov. 1

16-17) Brookings Institution

• Project Manager & Research Analyst supporting the Workforce of the Future initiative – $72k-$78k
• Board Relations Coordinator – $62k-$65k

18) Burson – Senior Vice President, Corporate & Public Affairs – $125k-$295k

19) Carpenter’s Shelter – Chief Executive Officer – $175k-$200k – search managed by CBIZ Talent Solutions 

20) Cato Institute – Special Projects Manager – $70k-$85k – search managed by Talent Market 

21) Conservation International – Corporate Partnerships Coordinator – $55k-$60k – working knowledge of French, Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese a plus

22) Earthjustice – Digital Operations Associate – $68k-$89k – DC among multiple basing options – apply by Oct. 30 

23) Easterseals DC MD VA – Vice President, Communications & Marketing – $145k-$170k – see also main career page 

24-33) Edelman PR

• Senior Vice President, Health Digital – $150k-$215k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Vice President, Corporate Affairs with their Zeno Group affiliate – $115k-$160k – DC or New York
• Vice President/Social Strategist – $105k-$175k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles
• Vice President, Client Service/Digital & Social – $105k-$160k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles
• Senior Account Supervisor, Health – $80k-$110k
• Account Supervisor, Brand Digital – $72k-$105k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles
• Senior Project Manager – $72k-$100k – DC or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Financial Services Communications – $70k-$83k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Health – $60k-$80k – DC or New York
• Senior Account Exec, Digital Communications – $60k-$75k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin or Los Angeles
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$68k – DC or New York

34) Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Director of Development (pdf) – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

35) Manufacturing Institute – Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Communications – $152k-$210k

36) Meridian International Center – Associate supporting the Center for Corporate Diplomacy – $21-$22/hr – see also main career page 

37-40) MIRACORP – award-contingent roles supporting the Defense Health Agency – see also main career page

• Policy & Publications Program Manager – $50k-$150k
• Public Relations Specialist – $50k-$150k
• Writer/Author, Print Journalism – $50k-$150k
• Editor – $50k-$150k

41) Mystery global association – Marketing Coordinator – contract role lasting at least one year – $15-$30/hr – fully remote within a selection of 15 states that includes DC, MD & Va. – search managed by the Sparks Group 

42) Mystery organization advocating for older adults – Consumer Insights & Market Research Manager – search managed by RJM Technologies 

43) Mystery Vienna-based non-profit – Event Coordinator – long-term contract status – $28-$33/hr – search managed by Robert Half

44) Neighborhood Health – Communications & Philanthropy Coordinator – $29-$36/hr – see also main career page 

45-46) Radio Free Asia

• Standards Editor – $162k-$180k
• Audience Engagement Editor – $87k-$118k

47) RH Strategic – Associate, Public Relations – $65k-$85k

48-49) TikTok

• Manager, AI Public Policy – $159k-$272k
• Public Policy Manager – $87k-$162k

50) University of Maryland Medical System – Director Corporate & Foundation Relations – Linthicum Heights, MD

51) … and finally: our friends at the British Embassy have a lively sounding Diary Secretary role overseeing a complex & high-profile program of engagements, ensuring competing demands are balanced effectively & that the Ambassador's time is focused on the important stuff – $68k – apply by Nov. 1

52) … and finally, part 2 – True Fact A: We realize that we are prone to overshare the Hawaii-based opportunities we run across – True Fact B: That self-awareness will not stop us from continuing to  highlight 50th state gigs like this Associate Director of Philanthropy with the Nature Conservancy – $99k-$113k – Honolulu, HI

What if you had a job you liked?

That provocative, existential question is posed directly below – will one (or more) from today's set could fit that bill for you?

1) Invariant is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager with 4-7 years of experience in the strategic communications field, either at a communications agency, in-house, trade association, in Congress, or on a political campaign – $95k-$120k – national security focus – see also a career page that asks “what if you had a job that you liked?”

2-3) The University of Virginia is actively recruiting for these roles supporting the College Foundation of UVA – Charlottesville, Va.

• Vice President for External Communications & Engagement (pdf) – $185k-$220k – 10+ years of experience in advancement, development, or nonprofit leadership desired, along with a record of leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams – search managed by DSG
• Director of Development/Major Gifts (pdf) – to $120k – 4+ years of experience in fundraising business development, sales, client or relationship management, financial services, consulting, or another relationship-driven field sought.

4) KBR is seeking a Communications Officer to join their soon-to-hatch Trinzic spin-off from their Mission Technology Solutions business – $165k-$202k – 10+ years of relevant communications experience & Secret clearance required

5) Here’s another fresh opportunity to join The Bulwark team: Video Editor – 6-month contract role to start – $5,000-$6,000/mo – 3+ years of professional video editing experience required, with long-form podcast or interview content as your primary focus; background editing short-form social video also sought.

6) Association of University Centers on Disabilities – Senior Policy Manager/Director – $100k-$130k – MA or JD strongly preferred

7) American Coalition for Ukraine – Social Media Manager – part-time – $2,500/mo – fluency in Ukrainian required – remote-based – apply by Oct. 30

8-11) Bipartisan Policy Center – see also main career page

• Director, Tax Policy – $150k-$185k
• Associate Director, Strategic Engagement – $110k-$130k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program – $85k-$100k
• Policy Analyst, Energy Program – $70k-$75k

12) Booz Allen – Government Relations & Political Engagement Specialist – $62k-$141k

13) British Embassy – Energy Security & Nuclear Officer – $109k – apply by Nov. 10

14) Center for Law & Social Policy – Digital Communications Associate – $64k-$81k

15) Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating – President & CEO – $140k-$140k – Annapolis, MD – search managed by Good Insight 

16) CoreCivic – Government Relations Director – $125k

17) Dept. of Energy – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 26

18-21) FleishmanHillard – see also main career page

• Senior Vice President, Insights+Analytics/Healthcare Sector – $110k-$225k – DC or other major U.S. cities
• Vice President, Insights+Analytics/Healthcare Sector – $77k-$1755k – DC or other major U.S. cities
• Senior Research Analyst, Insights+Analytics – $54k-$68k – DC or other major U.S. cities
• Research Intern – $20-$23/hr – DC, New York, Dallas, Seattle or Los Angeles

22) FMI/The Food Industry Association – Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs – $123k-$163k

23) FTI Consulting – Paid Media Director – $99k-$172k – DC, New York or Chicago

24) FTP – Analyst, Government Relations (scroll to find) – $50k

25-26) Georgetown University

• Executive Director of External Relations & Marketing, School of Foreign Service – $103k-$202k
• Policy Director supporting the Economic Dignity Lab – $64-$127/hr

27) GMMB – Senior Account Exec – $70k-$85k – see also main career page 

28) Google – US Frontier AI Policy Manager for DeepMind – $181k-$247k

29) Hailstone Strategies – Vice President for Public Relations & Communications – $125k+ – labor union PR focus – remote-based

30) Heritage Foundation – Events Assistant – $55k-$60k

31) Inter-American Development Bank – Protocol Officer Consultant – proficiency in Spanish required; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese a plus – apply today, Oct. 22

32) Montgomery Hospice – Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications – $180k-$210k

33) Mystery HR professional association – Marketing/Social Project Coordinator – contract status – $34-$36/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella 

34) National Ready Mixed Concrete Association – Director, Communications – $120k-$150k – see also main career page 

35-37) Nexstar Media Group

• Political News Producer/Editor, The Hill – $63-$68k
• Streaming Host/Digital Producer, DC News Now – $30-$33/hr
• Editorial Intern, The Hill – Spring 2027 – $18/hr

38) Omnicom – Account Supervisor – $87k – remote-based in Virginia – see also main career page

39) Novo Nordisk – Director/Team Lead, Federal Government Affairs –$187k-$320k

40) UVA Community Health – Communications Strategist – $48k-$96k – Manassas, Va.

41) Vera Institute of Justice – Senior Strategist, Federal Advocacy – $105k-$110k – see also main career page 

42) Verizon – Senior Director, Federal Government Relations – $187k-$326k – apply by Oct 31

43-36) Weber Shandwick

• Vice President, Health Public Affairs – $138k-$175k
• Senior Manager, Health Public Affairs – $95k-$110k
• Senior Associate, Social & Influencer – $59k-$65k
• Associate, Corporate & Public Affairs – $50k-$55k

47) WSP – Communications & Public Involvement Coordinator – $80k-$110k – see also main career page 

48) … and finally: Washington Concert Opera has reserved a starring role for a Director of Marketing (pdf) with marketing and/or development experience in the non-profit or arts sector; demonstrated understanding of ethics related to revenue generation activities and community-centered practice; and who is simply comfortable talking about money – $75k-$90k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page as well as the incipient 2026-27 season schedule

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's what's on tap some from our Festival Season 2026 compendium. 

• Night of the Living Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 23
• Taste of the Wharf/Give a Shuck – SW DC – Oct. 23 
• Rustico 20th Anniversary Fall Fest – North Old Town Alexandria – rare beers & bourbon specials – Oct. 24
• 7 Locks Brewing Fall Fest – Rockville, MD – Oct. 24
• Dacha Beer Garden Howl-O-Ween – Nats Park/Navy Yard DC – Oct. 24
• Virginia Gold Cup – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 24
• Shore Craft Beer Fest – Ocean City, MD – Oct. 24
• Wanderland Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Symphony Woods/Columbia, MD – Oct. 24
• Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Chesapeake Culinary Center/Denton MD – Oct. 24
• Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast – Irvington, Va. – Oct. 24
• Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Oct. 24-25
• Breaux Vinyards Harvest Festival – Purcellville, Va. – Oct. 24-25 
• 30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 25
• Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Pig & Oyster Festival – 24th Street Park – Oct 25
• Yorktoberfest – Yorktown. Va. – Oct. 25

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