Thursday, June 18, 2026

Our Money is on Åberg

Hello Thursday & hello again to U.S. Open golf. Sweden's Ludvig Åberg is our pick this year – his group, w/ Rory McElroy & Tommy Fleetwood going off at 7:52am today, should be a fun watch.

1) Energy storage equipment & software provider Fluence is seeking a Communications Manager with 6+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, or corporate communications, ideally with a focus on media relations and thought leadership in the energy, infrastructure, technology, or related sectors – Arlington, Va. or Houston – see also main career page 

2) States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the rule of law and free, fair & secure elections, is seeking a Senior Manager, New Media with 8+ years of experience in digital communications, creator engagement, media relations, or social media strategy – $110k+ – DC, Boston, Brooklyn or remote-based – see also main career page  

3) The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking a Chief Development Officer with 10-15 years of development leadership experience & a track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing transformational gifts & multi-year institutional commitments – $190k-$250k – DC or remote-based – see also main career page 

4-5) ACLU – DC or New York

6) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Legislative Specialist – $77k-$136k – apply by July 1; subject to early closure

7) American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Director of Policy – $130k-$160k – see also main career page 

8) AFL-CIO – multiple Campaign Field Coordinator roles (scroll to find) recently added – $97k – positions run through Nov. 2026

9) Amgen – Executive Director, Global & U.S. Policy/Value & Access Communication – $266k-$360k

10) British Embassy – Visits Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $68k – New York – apply by June 29

11-12) Capitol Hill

13-14) CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

15-16) Citi

17) Cloudbeds – Head of Communications – unspecified Virginia location – see also main career page 

18) Enhesa – Senior Reporter, Chemicals Policy – $80k-$85k – see also main career page 

19) EPM Scientific – Head of Corporate Communications – $150k-$230k – see also main career page 

20-21) Hudson Institute – see also main career page

22) Internal Revenue Service – Congressional Liaison – $125k-$197k – two posts available; multiple locations nationwide offered, including DC, Vienna, Va. or Rockville, MD – apply by June 26

23-25) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

26) Johnson & Johnson – Senior Manager, Immunology Public Affairs – $122k-$212k – DC or Horsham, PA

27-28) LSG – see also main career page

29-30) National Association of Manufacturers – see also main career page

31-32) National Employment Law Project – searches managed by People Power

33-34) National Public Radio

35) NetApp – Executive Communications Lead – $170k-$230k – proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred – Vienna, Va; New York, San Jose, or Morrisville, NC – see also main career page 

36) Oceana – Plastics Campaign Associate – $51k-$56k – apply by July 8 – see also main career page 

37) PolicyLink – Vice President, Growth/Strategy & Donor Relations – $225k-$250k – remote-based; strong preference for candidates in DC, New York or San Francisco areas – search managed by On-Ramps 

38-39) Resolve: The National Infertility & Family Building Association – see also about us page

40) Savvee Inc. – Junior Public Relations Specialist 

41) Smith Bucklin – Head of Corporate Communications – $140k-$160k – DC or Chicago – see also main career page 

42) Smithsonian/National Air & Space Museum – Publications Officer – $121k-$138k – apply by July 3; subject to early closure

43) TRM Labs – Head of Public Affairs – see also main career page 

44) Visa – Manager, Policy Enablement – $131k-$210k

45) Wall Street Journal – Managing Photo Editor – $140k-$150k

46) Winston Taylor – Public Relations Manager (scroll way down to find) – $150k-$170k – see also main career page 

47) ... and finally: DPR Construction is recruiting for an External Communications Manager, Mega Projects with 10+ years of experience in communications, including 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity  – $121k-$182k – DC, Charlotte, Austin, Seattle, Phoenix or Silicon Valley – check out their projects, mega- & otherwise, here 

48) … and finally, part 2: the United Nurses Associations of California is seeking a Hawaii-based Political Affairs Representative with 6+ years of related experience, background in labor or progressive movements, and prior work in political organizing – $84k-$105k

Best wishes for fantastic & fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Especially you, Ludvig!

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Report

Welcome back to your job-seek week. We're happy to highlight 10 fresh opportunities with the Washington Post today, while also noting that their terrific Capital Weather Gang crew has gone back to being an independent entity under the Capital Weather banner, and available for free to all (at least for now). While we're at it, we're also fans of the free MyRadar app for quick & easy rain & storm tracking on your phone.

1) We’ll start with a nontraditional media consulting opportunity with our friends at the Partnership for Public Service: In order to reach new audiences, broaden the coalition for transformational reforms of government, and strengthen their public profile, the Partnership for Public Service is seeking a consultant with existing & strong contacts in the long-form nontraditional media space (e.g. podcasts, YouTube/streaming series, Substack and other newsletters, online communities.) This consultant will support relationship building between Partnership staff and production and booking personnel for these outlets and channels. For a copy of the RFP, please email Lindsay Laferriere at llaferriere@ourpublicservice.org.

2) The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – $70k-$77k – 2-3 years of related experience & skills/knowledge to communicate the messages of a modern and contemporary art institution desired – apply by July 2

3) Mothers Against Media Addiction is recruiting for a Policy Director (scroll to find) with 8-10+ years of experience in federal, congressional advocacy or coalition strategy, with the aptitude to identify state legislative trends and opportunities that have national implications – $120k-$140k – apply by June 30

4) AL-MONITOR – Director, Marketing & Communications (pdf) – $115k-$135k – DC or New York

5) Aluminum Association – Manager, Government Relations – $95k-$120k – see also main career page 

6) American Bankers Association – Executive Vice President, Congressional Relations – $373k-$734k

7) American Bridge 21st Century – Research Director for House Campaigns – $100k

8) American Public Human Services Association – Assistant Director, Policy – see also main career page 

9-10) APCO – DC, New York, Chicago or Raleigh

11) Burke United Methodist Church – Director of Communications (scroll to find) – part-time – $26k-$28k

12-17) Center for American Progress

18) Center for Food Safety – Legislative & Policy Coordinator – $75k-$95k

19) CNN – Audience Editor – $77k-$143k – DC, New York or Atlanta

20) Common Cause – Senior Manager, Executive Operations – $100k-$116k

21) Edelman PR – Senior Account Supervisor, Public & Government Affairs – $80k-$120k

22) Fairfax County Health Department – Communications Director – $97k-$162k – apply by June 26

23-26) Fox News

27) GovCIO – Communications, Policy & Data Analyst supporting DHS – $80k-$90k

28) Heritage Foundation – Government Relations Coordinator – $55k-$60k

29) Invest in Education Foundation – Operations & Communications Manager – $75k-$100k – search managed by Talent Market 

30) Issue One – Director of Major Gifts & Leadership Giving – $120k-$130k – apply by June 21 

31) Lawyers for Good Government – Digital Communications Associate – $65k – see also main career page 

32) Lockheed Martin – AI Communications Specialist – $98k-$170k – Bethesda, Fort Worth, King of Prussia, PA; Littleton, CO;  Orlando

33) National Foreign Trade Council – Senior Director, International Supply Chain Policy – $150k-$200k – apply by June 26

34-35) New America

36) ONE Campaign – Content Producer, North America Advocacy – $72k-$88k

37) Pew Research Center – Communications Associate – $70k

38-39) United Nations Foundation

40) Vectrona – Legislative Affairs Analyst supporting the National Guard – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

41-50) Washington Post

51) … and finally: from the probably-cool-job files we share this Local Store Marketing Manager role with the undeniably cool José Andrés Group – $75k-$95k – position oversees local marketing strategy and execution for their DC restaurants & experiences through integrated marketing campaigns, local partnerships, community engagement, event support, and in-market brand presence – see also main career page

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Institute, Council, Commision & Trust

Hello Thursday! We soldier on.

1) The Recycled Materials Association is recruiting for a Communications Manager with exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex industry and policy topics into clear, compelling content – $70k-$85k – see also main career page 

2) Gallatin is seeking a Senior Manager, Marketing Communications to help spotlight their work rebuilding logistics infrastructure for the national security missions of the U.S. – 6+ years of communications experience, with a meaningful stretch owning external communications and media relations directly, is desired; existing relationships with defense-tech, national security, or AI press & analysts a plus – DC or Austin, TX – see also main career page 

3) Commercial vehicle giant International Motors – Manager, State Government Relations with 5+ years of government relations experience that includes work on state legislative/regulatory issues – $124k-$186k – see also main career page 

4-5) AcademyHealth – see also main career page

6) Animal Welfare Institute – Communications Intern – Fall 2026 – other internships available – apply by June 15 

7) Association of National Advertisers – Senior Director, Government Relations – $115k-$125k – see also main career page 

8) Booz Allen – Defense Communications & Congressional Analyst, Mid-Level – $62k-$141k – Secret clearance required

9) British Embassy – Policy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $94k – San Francisco, CA – apply by June 23

10) Business Council for Sustainable Energy – Communications Manager – $60k-$65k

11-14) Capitol Hill

15-17) Catholic University

18-19) Consumer Technology Association – see also main career page

20-21) Federal Communications Commission

  • Press Assistant – $70k-$111k – apply by June 19; subject to early closure
  • Public Affairs Intern/Trainee – $70k-$111k – must be actively enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree program – apply by June 19; subject to early closure

22) FedEx – Communications Advisor – $78k-$162k – Memphis, Pittsburgh, Plano, TX or remote-based

23) Fidelity Investments – Government Relations Manager – $97k-$185k

24) FTI Consulting – Director, Crisis Communications – $102k-$173k – DC or Chicago

25) General Motors – Director, Federal Affairs – $178k-$273k - auto tech policy focus

26-27) Georgetown University

28) Human Rights Campaign – Senior Director, Mid-Level Giving – $140k-$178k

29) Interstate Natural Gas Association of America – Communications Director (scroll to find)

30) Institute for Justice – Fundraising Intern – mid-July through Aug. 2026 – $15/hr 

31) Land Trust Alliance – Vice President, Communications & Marketing – $190k-$200k – see also main career page 

32) Metropolitan Police Department – Homeland Security Analyst – $74k-$96k – apply by June 19

33-34) National MS Society – DC or Baltimore

35-38) Nexstar Media Group opportunities w/ The Hill

39-40) Nuclear Energy Institute

41) O’Melveny & Myers – Public Relations Manager – $130k-$170k – see also main career page 

42-43) Pinkston Group

44) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board – Head of Strategic Communications to the Chairman – $266k-$380k

45-46) REQ – see also main career page

47) Rising Tide Interactive – Media & Advertising Associate – $53k-$61k – see also main career page 

48-49) Washington Gas – see also main career page

50) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Development Officer – $95k-$119k

51) … and finally: new-to-us aerospace defense company True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority though autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. They’re recruiting for a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs who is a known quantity in defense and national security circles & possesses 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or defense – $255k-$380k – see also main career page

 Best wishes for terrific World-Cup-opening-weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Keep Pushing

Hello Monday! Keep pushing forward. You don't have to hurry, but resolve to keep moving. Take a break when you need it, but don't give up. Enjoy the jobs.

1) The College of William & Mary is seeking a Science Communication & Interpretation Specialist to support the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia – Master’s degree in environmental, aquatic/marine science, or related field required, along with demonstrated experience in science communication & environmental interpretive programs – to $64k – Gloucester, Va. – apply by June 25

2-3) Fresh opportunities with American Rivers – see also main career page

  • Associate Director, Digital – $73k-$89k – 5+ years’ experience desired, preferably including 2+ years in online communications, online advocacy, web content production, or a specialized degree equivalent
  • Digital Communications Intern – late-Aug. to mid-Dec. 2026 w/ option to start sooner – experience/facility w/ video editing software, creating short-form digital content, and related tools such as Slack, Sprout, WordPress, Canva & Adobe Creative Suite desired.

4) Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld – Public Policy Fellow – $62k

5) American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Communication Coordinator – $50k-$60k – Germantown, MD

6) American Economic Liberties Project – Policy Analyst 

7-8) American Humane Society

9) American Petroleum Institute – Senior Policy Advisor, Downstream – $182k-$138k

10-11) American University

12) Amnesty International – Regional Mobilization Manager, South – remote-based – apply by July 2

13-17) Capitol Hill

18) Children’s Scholarship Fund – Content & Communications Coordinator – $55k-$65k – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

19-21) Enterprise Community Partners

22) Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine – Communications Manager supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence – $88k-$150k

23) Holy Spirit Catholic School – Communications Director 

24-33) ICF – award-contingent roles working with a high-profile federal government client focused on military & family support programs except as otherwise noted

34) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Donor Services Coordinator – $24-$26/hr

35) National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Digital Media Producer – $60k – Alexandria, Va; Lake Park, FL or Rochester, NY

36) National Defense Industrial Association – Strategy & Policy Associate – $55k-$60k – see also main career page 

37) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Digital Media Manager – $85k – see also main career page 

38) National Restaurant Association – State Affairs Manager, West – DC-based

39) POLITICO – National Politics Correspondent 

40) Society of Interventional Radiology – Director of Donor Engagement – $108k-$126k

41) Strategy Inc. – Vice President/Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy 

42-43) UNIDOS U.S.

44) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Communications Associate – $62k-$65k

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Celebrate Early

Hello Thursday and hello June 4. Our beautiful & oft-maddening nation is 249 years, 11 months young today (that also works out to 91,278 days). So celebrate early (after your job-searching duties, of course).

1) Moderate policy advocate Third Way is seeking a Press Advisor who can identify relevant opportunities for outreach and develop smart pitches & press materials to shape the media conversation on their issues – $68k-$75k – see also main career page 

2) The Carbon Removal Alliance is recruiting for a Director of Government Affairs (pdf) with 10+ years working in government affairs in an advocacy role or on Capitol Hill in energy, climate, agriculture or science – $175k-$210k – see also main career page (at very bottom of link)

3) ABC News – Production Associate – temporary though 2026 election cycle – $26/hr

4-5) ACLU

6) American Camp Association – Senior Vice President of Communications – $160k-$185k – remote-based – apply by June 15 for priority consideration – search managed by Nonprofit HR 

7) American Diabetes Association – Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs – $113k-$120k

8) BD – Director, U.S. Government Relations – $202k-$324k

9-10) Bloomberg Industry Group

11) Center for Arms Control & Non-Proliferation/Council for a Livable World – Senior Communications Associate – $55k-$60k – apply by June 14

12) Cherokee Federal – Foreign Affairs Specialist – $110k-$133k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

13-15) Council on Foreign Relations

16-17) DC Dept. of Employment Services

18) Defense Information Systems Agency/U.S. Cyber Command – Director of Congressional Affairs – $169k-$197k – apply by June 8 

19) DC Fiscal Policy Institute – Director of Communications – $112k-$115k

20) Earthjustice – Legislative Director for Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law – $168k-$187k – JD highly preferred – search managed by JDG Associates 

21) Fox News – Associate Producer – $67k-$75k

22) FTI Consulting – Director, M&A & Activism Communications – $102k-$173k – DC, New York, Los Angeles, Houston or Chicago – note: Senior Director opportunity was listed in Monday/s set.

 23-24) Georgetown University

) GMMB – Digital Media Coordinator – election cycle role to mid-Nov. 2026 – $55k-$65k

25-27) Heritage Foundation

28) JPMorganChase – Social Media Content & Editorial Vice President – $123k-$185k

29) Maximus – Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $445k – see also main career page 

30) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today – Congress &Federal Issues Reporter – $55k-$86k – launch this role expected to be in Wisconsin during key election months, with the possibility of ultimately being based in DC

32) Mystery employer – Government Relations Assistant – $55k-$60k – multiple roles available – search managed by Hawthorne Lane 

33) Mystery local government entity – Events & Promotions Coordinator – search managed by the Midtown Group 

34) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – two vacancies – apply by June 11

35-36) New America

37-40) NOTUS (scroll to find) – currently trying to rebrand as The Star

41) Northeast-Midwest Institute – Interns – Fall 2026 – opportunities in communications/development, environmental policy, and Federal policy monitoring – apply by July 3

42) Office of Management & Budget – Legislative Analyst – $102k-$187k – apply by June 17

43) Physicians for Human Rights – Advocacy & Operations Coordinator – $53k-$67k – New York

44) Porter-Novelli – Vice President or SVP/Strategic Planner, Healthcare – $140k-$270k – DC, New York or Chicago

45) Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Communications Coordinator – $62k-$68k – see also main career page 

46-47) SEIU

48) University of Virginia – Assistant Director for Donor Communications, UVA Health – $27-$30/hr – Charlottesville, Va.

49-50) Urban Land Institute – see also main career page

51-53) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

54) Vantage Data Centers – Director, Public Relations & Content Management – $165k-$175k

55) Vox Global – Vice President, Social – $115k-$115k – see also main career page 

56-57) Washington Post

58) Women’s Refugee Commission – Vice President, External Engagement – $180k-$240k – DC or New York – search managed by LeaderFit

Best wishes for a lovely & non-maddening weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Get Lucky

Hello Monday & hello June! Roll the dice, press your luck, give it a shot – take a chance on one or more of these terrific opportunities. Go for it; we're pulling for you!

1) Update: we're told this has been filled: Bipartisan lobbying/comms group Lot Sixteen is seeking a Communications Director with 4-6 years of relevant agency, company, association, Hill or campaign experience, top-notch writing skills & social media savvy – $80k-$120k – see also main career page. 

2) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has passed along this Media Relations Specialist post suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations or news reporting, along with well-developed skills in writing, copy-editing & public speaking – $94k-$137k – apply by June 12 

3) American Enterprise Institute – Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Demographics & Political Economy – $50k-$54k

4) APCO – Senior Consultant, Campaigns & Advocacy – $75k-$90k – DC or Raleigh, NC

5) British Embassy – Press Officer – $26/hr – apply by June 14

6) Bully Pulpit International – Senior Media Planner – $58k-$65k – DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco or Lost Angeles – see also main career page 

7) Capital Bank – Strategic Communications Lead – $85k-$110k

8) Capital One – Senior Communications Associate – $80k-$92k – remote-based within 100 miles of Richmond, Va. (which gets you to NoVa & DC, it appears), Chesapeake, Va. & a handful of other cities.

9) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Development Associate – $58k-$63k

10) CNN – Senior Staff Product Designer, Content Design – $154k-$286k – DC or Atlanta

11) Congressional Research Service – Deputy Assistant Director & Specialist, Government & Finance Division – $151k-$228k – apply by June 22

12) Data Quality Campaign – Associate/Senior Associate, Communications – $60k-$70k – apply by June 5 for priority consideration

13) Dept. of Energy – Senior Advisor Congressional Affairs supporting the Office of Energy Dominance Financing – $169k-$197k – apply by June 3 

14) Equinix – VP Public Policy & Government Affairs – $272k-$408k – DC or Redwood City, CA – see also main career page 

15-16) FleishmanHillard

17-18) Fox News

19) FTI Consulting – Senior Director, M&A & Activism Communications – $134k-$245k – DC, New York, Los Angeles, Houston or Chicago

20-21) Georgetown University – opportunities supporting the School of Business

22) Google – Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $182k-$248k

23) HERA – Social Media Associate – $65k – remote-based; Eastern time-zone preferred – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

24) Human Rights Campaign – Director, National Campaigns – $110k-$132k

25) Johns Hopkins University – Digital Marketing Manager, School of Engineering – $73k-$128k – Baltimore, MD

26) Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Social Media & Digital Communications Associate – part-time – apply by June 10

27) Mystery bipartisan government relations & public affairs firm – Senior Vice President/Partner – search managed by JDG Associates 

28) Mystery DC law firm – Government Relations Specialist – $75k-$85k – search managed by Hawthorne Lane 

29) National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice – Senior Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $172k-$182k – see also main career page 

30) Natural Resources Defense Council – Senior Manager, Media & Strategic Communications – $100k-$115k

31) Partnership for America's Children – Communications & Development Manager – $70k-$75k – see also main career page 

32) Prince George’s Community College – Vice President, Strategy/Planning & Communications – $160k-$180k – search managed by Korn Ferry 

33) Prince George’s County Public Schools – Board Communications Technician – $63k-$127k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by June 5 – can also search here using keyword IRC262367 

34) R Street Institute – Policy Communications & Editorial Manager – $75k-$85k

35-38) RiVidium – opportunities supporting Military Community and Family Policy Outreach & Digital Enterprise Services (we think) – see also main company site

38) State Dept. – Congressional Affairs Advisor – $169k-$197k – apply by June 10

39) Supernus Pharmaceuticals – Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Communications – $176k-$203k – see also main career page 

40) University of Virginia – Marketing Fellow – one-year term, starting late June 2026 – appears to be in support of the UVA Recreation Dept. – Charlottesville, Va.

41) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Executive Director, Partnerships Marketing – $162k-$200k

42) Weber Shandwick – Vice President, Corporate Social & Influencer Strategy – $119k-$155k

43) WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease – Brand Strategy & Awareness Communications Consultant (pdf) – $4,500-$5,500/mo – apply by June 5 – see also main career page 

44) … and finally: here’s a chance to try your luck at a job with aspirationally named casino & online gaming company Aristocrat as Senior Manager of Government Relations – $115k-$214k - 8+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field sought – you can prep for your interview by enjoying a couple of their 181 games at MGM National Harbor.

45) ... and finally, part 2: finding that gaming biz opportunity prompted us to see if there was anything available with our friends at the American Gaming Association, and found this late-March vintage Manager, Government Relations (scroll to find) role that we first shared in early April still listed – $70k-$90k – perhaps that's worth a roll of the dice for somebody. It's possibly already filled or in interview round status, for sure – but we can tell you from experience on the other side that some candidate-searches linger on longer than you would expect.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Drawing a Blank

We're once again pressed for a clever or apt title. But the jobs seem alright.

1) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement with 5+ years’ experience working in policy-relevant roles & institutions along with a background conducting policy research & producing written products such as briefs, issue analyses, explainers, etc. – $75k-$95k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Pivot Group has let us know they are recruiting for additional 2026 campaign cycle roles – fully remote – see also main career page

  • Account Executive – $6,630/mo – 4+ years of experience with politics, organizing, advocacy, or labor unions is required; this may include internships, volunteer roles, and other relevant experience. 
  • Account Representative – $6,200/mo – 2+ years (or 2 full cycles) experience with politics, organizing, advocacy etc. required; as with above, intern/volunteer experience may count.

4) Aflac – Director, Advocacy & Public Policy – $190k-$250k – apply by May 31 

5) Air Line Pilots Association – Communication Specialist – $80k-$115k

6) American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living – Manager of Political Affairs – $85k-$95k – see also main career page 

7 ) American Medical Informatics Association – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $100k-$160k

8) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State – Managing Policy Counsel – $153k-$181k – JD required – see also main career page 

9) Association of American Medical Colleges – Senior Legislative Analyst – $115k-$136k

10) Association of School Business Officials International – Director of Marketing & Communications 

11-12) The Atlantic

13) Blue Energy – Head of Communications – see also main career page 

14) BP – Communications Advisor – $110k-$165k

15) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs – $60k-$140k

16-17) CCS Fundraising – DC or other Atlantic & Southeast states – see also main career page

18-19) Center for American Progress

20-23) Center for a New American Security – see also main career page

24) DC Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Specialist – $190k-$141k – apply by June 5

25) Farm Credit Council – Policy Communications Specialist – $68k-$102k

26) GEICO – Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution for Corporate Initiatives – $88k-$157k – Bethesda, MD; New York; Buffalo; Melville, NY; Chicago; Cleveland or Beechwood, OH

27) George Mason University – Manager, Communications & Digital Content Operations – apply by June 12

28) Global Strategy Group – Senior Director, Insights Research – $120k-$135k – see also main career page 

29) Maryland State Education Association – Community Organizer (pdf) – $97k-$146k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page 

30) Michael Reese Health Trust – Vice President of Communications & Development – $170k-$205k – Chicago, IL

31) Montgomery Housing Partnership – Communications Associate (pdf) – $50k-$65k – see also main career page 

32-35) Mothers Outreach Network

36) Nestlé USA – Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability 

37-38) Pew Research Center

39) Peterson Center on Healthcare – Senior Manager, Policy – $115k-$120k – DC or New York

40) POLITICO – Breaking News Reporter – $78k-$90k – location flexible – apply by May 29 

41-42) Rainforest Alliance – DC or New York – see also main career page

43) Share Our Strength – Senior Advocacy Manager – $81k-$87k

44) SNAC International – Membership & Communications Manager (scroll to find) – fka Snack Food Association

45) Smithsonian Institution – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director – $169k-$197k – apply by June 3 

46) Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. – Policy Analyst supporting the the AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group – $110k-$150k – Secret clearance required

47) Teva Pharmaceuticals – Senior Director, Head of US Regulatory Affairs Policy & Intelligence – $248k-$310k

48-49) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

50) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Philanthropy Writer – $95k-$110k

51) … and finally: yes, this listing for Chief Development Officer for Foundation & Government Giving with the beyond-fancy Metropolitan Museum of Art is 30+ days old – but it was recently re-upped on LinkedIn if that helps – $170k-$200k – New York

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Sixty Seven

We overdid it a bit on the over-the-weekend search.  You probably don't mind.

1) Energetic-sounding public affairs firm Moxie Strategies is seeking a Senior Vice President of Creative with 10+ years of experience leading high stakes, multi-channel campaigns (paid media, digital, video, grassroots), including electoral or advocacy campaign experience – $150k-$175k – Asbury Park, NJ or NYC – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2-8) Fresh opportunities to be a part of The Lever's journalism holding powerful institutions & individuals to account, per this X message – remote-based, except as otherwise noted

9) 617 Media Group – Vice President – $98k-$110k – DC, Newton, Mass.; New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco

10) Agile Defense – Public Relations Associate – see also main career page 

11) Alliance of Community Health Plans – Coordinator, Events & Sponsorship – $55k-$65k

12) Amazon – Communications Manager, Amazon Ads – $126k-$188k – DC, New York or Seattle

13-15) American Clean Power Association – see also main career page

16) American College of Radiology – Government Affairs Director – $132k-$186k

17) American Physical Society – Project Coordinator, Marketing & Communication – $58k-$64k – remote-based – see also main career page 

18) American Soybean Association – Director of Government Affairs – $120k-$150k – see also main career page 

19-20) American University

21-25) Artemis ARC – opportunities supporting the National Science Foundation's Office of Legislative & Public Affairs, except as otherwise noted – see also main career page

26) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Digital Engagement Associate – $70k-$85k

27) Associated Press – Elections Explanatory Reporter – $100k-$120k – apply by June 11

28) Bipartisan Policy Center – Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program – see also main career page 

29) Booz Allen – Strategic Communications Specialist – $76k-$176k – Secret clearance required

30) Brookings Institution – Interns – Fall 2026 - $18/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by June 13

31) Burson – Vice President, Earned Media – $75k-$180k

32) Capital One – Senior Manager, Card Executive Communications – $149k-$187k – Richmond, Va.

33) Dept. of Defense/Stars & Stripes – Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$60k – apply by June 22

34-36) Edison Electric Institute

37) FedEx – Communications Advisor – $94k-$156k

38) Foundation for Government Accountability – Strategic Partnerships Associate – $85k-$110k – remote-based; regular travel required, esp. to Florida

39) General Dynamics Information Technology – Senior Principal Communications Specialist – $142k-$172k – Secret clearance required

40) Google – Policy Manager, Copyright/Media & News – $142k-$205k

41-43) Hilton Hotels

44) Human Rights Campaign – Executive Speechwriter – $75k-$114k

45) International Justice Mission – Communications Manager 

46-48) Koniag Government Services – active Secret clearance required for all – see also main career page 

49) Lockheed Martin – Senior Staff, Global Media Relations – $106k-$211k – Bethesda, MD; New  York Fort Worth; Grand Prairie, TX;  King of Prussia, PA; Littleton, CO; Marietta, GA; Orlando; Owego, NY; Stratford, CT; or Sunnyvale, CA

50) M+R – Account Exec, Digital Fundraising & Advocacy – $80k

51) Mystery nonprofit – Admin Assistant, Government Affairs – 6-month term – $27-$32/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill 

52) National Association of Counties – Managing Director, Integrated Media & Content – $165k-$190k

53) National Education Association – Education Policy Intern – Fall 2026

54) National Public Radio – Senior Manager, Editorial Communications & Influence – $135k-$165k

55) National Women's Law Center – Development Programs Manager – $90k-$106k

56-57) SEIU

58-59) Serco

60-61) SKDKnickerbocker

62-63) Versant Media – see also main career page

64-65) Washington Post

  • Graphics Reporter – contract role through Dec. 2026 – $50k-$65/hr
  • America Editor, West – $122k-$204k – remote-based in Mountain or Pacific time-zone – apply by May 31 for priority consideration

66) … and finally: hydrogen-fueled drone manufacturer Heven AeroTech is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Affairs to serve as the CEO’s DC consigliare & help shape how initiatives, narratives, and engagements will play across DoW, State, Commerce, Energy, OMB, White House, and Congressional policy circles – $110k-$150k – see also main career page 

67) … and finally, part 2: how about jetting off to Dubai/UAE once all the shooting dies down? This Director, Corporate Reputation/Strategic Communications role with FTI Consulting, apparently focused on financial & professional services clients, may be your way in.

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