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... but we're here for you without regard to where you fall on the naughty/nice spectrum.  This is it for the week; back again next Monday, we hope.

1) The States United Democracy Center is hiring for a Senior Writer/Content Specialist with 7+ years of relevant experience in communications, including work in a journalism or other writing-centric role; background working with, and writing for, diverse communities & leaders preferred – $150k-$160k – DC, New York, Boston, MA or remote-based

2) Amazon – Senior Manager, Public Policy

3) Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations – $265k-$280k

4-5) American Chemistry Council – see also main career page

• Director, Digital Strategy & Content Management – $116k-$139k
• Coordinator, Durable Markets Advocacy Team – $52K-$63K

6) American Pharmacists Association – Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs – $106k-$129k

7) American Public Power Association – Content Specialist

8-9) American Progress

• Vice President of Individual Giving – $140k-$180k
• National Security & International Policy Intern – Spring 2025 – $17/hr

10) American Society of Civil Engineers – Web Content Strategist – apply by Jan. 19

11-15) American University

• Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations – $115k-$125k
• Assistant Director of Campaign Fundraising, WAMU – $77k-$87k
• Development Coordinator – $50k-$55k
• Senior Graphic Designer – part-time – $40/hr
• Communications & Social Media Coordinator supporting the Antiracist Research & Policy Center – part-time –  $25-$30/hr

16) Americans United for Separation of Church & State – Public Policy Counsel (scroll to find) – $81k-$102k – JD required

17-19) Association of American Medical Colleges

• Director, Digital Engagement – $113k-$213k
• Senior Digital Communications Specialist – $66k-$123k
• Internal Communications Specialist – $58k-$103k

20-21) Blueforce Inc. – opportunities supporting the State Dept. Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs

• Policy & Strategy Advisor
• Public Information/Communications Advisor – proficiency in French and/or Haitian Creole preferred

22) British Embassy – Head of Political, Press & Public Affairs – $91k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 12

23) Brookings Institution – Director of Communications, Governance Studies – $125k-$135k

24-25) Every Town for Gun Safety

• Associate Director of State/Federal Government Affairs – $97k-$110k
• Organizing Manager – temporary through Mar. 2025 – $68k

26) Grantmakers in Health – Program Assistant – $50k-$60k

27-28) Heritage Foundation

• Donor Stewardship Coordinator – $54k-$60k
• Art Director – $83k-$93k

29) Maryland State Education Association – Organizational Specialist/Government Relations Lobbyist (pdf) – $95k-$143k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page

30) Penn State University – Director of College Relations & Communications – $109k-$164k – University Park, PA

31-32) Pew Charitable Trust

• Environment Communications Officer – $97k-$109k
• Principal Creative Associate/Multimedia Photojournalist – $101k-$113k

33-35) Pew Research Center

• Communications Manager, Religion & Public Life – $90k – apply by Jan. 5
• Program Coordinator – $51k
• Research Analyst, Survey Methods – temporary Jan.-June 2025 – $70k

36-41) POLITICO

• Technology Reporter
• Associate Producer supporting POLITICO Live
• California Education & Budget Reporter – $80k-$100k – Sacramento, CA
• California Senior Policy Editor – $120k-$160k – Sacramento, CA
• California AI & Automation Reporter – $85k-$115k – Sacramento, CA
• Silicon Valley Politics Reporter – $115k-$150k – California-based

42) RTX Corp. – Associate Director, Global Government Relations/Defense Lobbyist – $158k-$316k

43-46) UnidosUS – bilingual English/Spanish desired for these

• Senior Director, Legislative Affairs – $169k-$188k
• Housing Policy Advisor – $94k-$104k
• Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education – $66k-$70k
• Director of Foundations & Philanthropic Partnerships – $114k-$127k

47-49) United Nations Foundation

• Communications Officer, Media & Content
• Senior Associate, Private Sector Partnerships
• Executive Associate & Board Relations Liaison supporting FP2030     

50-54) WUSA9

• Senior News Producer – $38-$42/hr
• Producer – $30-$40/hr
• Digital Assignment Desk Editor – $25-$30/hr
• Multi-Market Creative Producer – $41k-$84k
• Multi-Market Commercial Producer – $20-$40/hr

Best wishes for a restorative holiday week & Merry Christmas from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Be safe, be cheered & brave in the face of adversity, generously share kindness & empathy, and we hope peace, love, and Santa find you all this season.