More to Come

Hello Thursday job-browsers. We're a work in progress today, so check back again for more. [edit: all done]

1) The Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Vice President, Communications with 10+ years’ experience in communications, including significant supervisory/managerial work, as well as a strong understanding of the current media environment, including effective use of social platforms and influencers – $167k-$279k – search managed by Chaloner 

2) The Can Manufacturers Institute is actively recruiting for a Director of Sustainability candidate with 4+ years of experience in the sustainability field preferably having worked in a member-based organization or navigated complex stakeholder environments & built consensus across diverse interests – $100k-$180k

3) Advanced Micro Devices – Government Relations Manager – $137k-$205k

4) APCO Worldwide – Associate Director, Public Affairs – $90k-$120k

5) ASPCA – Senior Director of Policy Communications & Engagement Strategy – $150k-$160k

6) BAE Systems – Director, Government Relations – $169k-$288k

7-8) Booz Allen

• Policy Action Officer – $112k-$257k – Secret clearance required
• Executive Assistant & Scheduler – $39k-$81k

8) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Culture/Media & Sports – $119k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Dec. 7 

9) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Communications & Media Relations Manager – $76k-$82k – Richmond or Virginia Beach – apply by Dec. 12

10-11) C-SPAN

• Producer, TV Networks – $63k-$87k
• Production Assistant, American History TV & Book TV – $47k-$55k

12-14) Georgetown University

• Director of Digital Engagement & Social Media – $47k-$87k
• Assistant Director, Athletics Communications – $39k-$59k
• Social Media Marketing Specialist, School of Public Policy – part-time/temporary – $28-$32/hr

15-17) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications & Marketing Manager, School of Medicine – $125k
• Communications Associate, School of Medicine – $100k
• Associate Director of Development, Dept. of Neurosurgery – $87k

18-19) Precision Strategies – DC or New York – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Associate – $56k-$60k
• Strategic Communications Associate – $56k-$60k – digital focus

20) Refugees International – Development Assistant – part-time – $25/hr

21) University of Virginia – Senior Content Strategist, UVA Medical Center – $49k-$98k – Charlottesville, Va.

22-23) Washington Institute for Near East Policy

• Media Relations Associate – $60k-$100k
• Development Assistant – New York

24) Washington Post – Host supporting the Post’s new Creator Network – $149k-$278k

25) Waxman Strategies – Environmental Policy Intern – Feb.-May 2026 – $7,500-$10,000 stipend

26) Advocates for Community Health – Manager of Policy and Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page 

27) AFL-CIO – National Campaign Coordinator – $118k

28-30) Capitol Hill

• Office of the Senate Legislative Counsel – Legislative Assistant – $47k
• Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) – Deputy Press Secretary
• Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) – Digital/Press Intern – Winter 2026 – $17/hr – apply by Dec. 18

31) End Citizens United – Vice President of Communications – $175k-$200k

32) Fairfax County Federation of Teachers – Communications Director – $65k

33) Fresenius Medical Care – Vice President/Head of Federal Government Affairs – $238k-$397k

34-36) House Majority PAC – campaign cycle posts

• Independent Expenditure Regional Political Director – $120k
• Deputy Digital Director – $110k
• Independent Expenditure Political Associate – $60k

37) Landscape Architecture Foundation – Director of Communications (pdf) – $80k-$90k

38) League of Conservation Voters – Director of Organizing Policy & Advocacy – $92k-$112k – apply by Dec. 9 

39) Mystery think tank & media research group focusing on Middle East – Web Content Specialist – $60k-$80k – search managed by Sparks Group 

40) Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates – Director, Government Relations – $130k-$140k – search managed by Staffing Advisors

 41) … and finally: AARP is seeking a Travel Content Director with 10+ years of experience in content strategy and architecture, editorial leadership, or brand storytelling within the travel sector – $148k-$165k – feels like it could be a really fun gig & a good note to end the week on.

 – more to come OK, we're done – 

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Month 12

Hello Monday and Hello December! Back to it. 

1) The CFP Board has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Director, Communications role suited to candidates with 10+ years of professional experience in public/media relations, exceptional writing & editorial skills, and ability to analyze, distill & convey complex, technical, regulatory or financial info – $145k-$175k – see also main career page 

2) The Recycled Materials Association is seeking a Vice President, Communications with 12+ years in a senior communications role within a trade association, public affairs firm, or communications agency – $175k-$190k – see also main career page 

3) The Rockefeller Foundation has put out the call for a Deputy Chief of Staff with 12+ years of related experience in leading strategic initiatives, including 5+ years in senior management/leadership roles – see also main career page 

4-8) ACLU

• Director, Policy & Government Affairs, Justice Division – $220k
• Senior Campaign Strategist, Speech & Privacy – $161k
• Senior Project Manager – $123k – role supporting the Chief Political Advisor
• Digital Organizing Strategist – $108k
• Senior Electoral Strategist – 12-month term – $161k – DC or New York

9-10) American Society of Health System Pharmacists – see also main career page

• Director, Philanthropy – $110k-$137k
• Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$65k

11) Amtrak – Lead Public Relations Specialist, Infrastructure Communications – $94k-$122k

12-15) Baltimore Banner – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

• Director, Executive Communications & Enterprise Initiatives – $100k-$120k
• Data Reporter – $80k-$90k
• Copy Editor – $75k-$80k – primarily evening shift
• Express Reporter – $60k-$80k

16-17) Catholic University

• Senior Associate Director/Writer, Advancement Communications – $85k-$100k
• Senior Associate Director of Advancement, Law School – $75k-$90k

18-19) Cato Institute – new since our Nov. 20 set

• Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$150k – Constitution & law focus
• Research Associate, Trade Policy – $52k

20) CBS News – Interns – Summer 2026 – $20/hr – apply by Dec. 31

21) C.H Robinson – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$168k – see also main career page 

22) Cigna – Principal, External Communications & Media Relations – $134k-$223k – DC, St. Louis or Bloomfield, CT

23) FleishmanHillard – Senior Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs – $110k-$231k

24-28) Fox News

• Senior Editor, Investigations – $114k-$152k – DC or New York
• Producer, Fox News Sunday – $83k-$94k
• Weekend Booker – $67k-$72k
• Admin/Production Assistant, Special Report w/ Bret Baier – $21-$25/hr
• Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News – $21-$25/hr – DC, New York or Los Angeles

29) George Mason University – Policy Associate supporting the National Security Institute – apply by Dec. 11

30) GovCIO – Senior Staff Writer – $85k-$95k

31-32) Heritage Foundation

• Multimedia Specialist, Digital Productions – $60k-$70k
• Communications Fellow, Media & Public Relations – $55k

33-35) ICF – see also main career page

• Public Relations Specialist, Strategic Communications – $81k-$137k – appears to be in support of a DHS client
• Outreach & Engagement Program Manager – contract award contingent – $107k-$182k – PMI Project Management Professional or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III Program Management certification desired – Secret clearance required
• Junior Public Relations Specialist – $73k-$125k

36) Johns Hopkins University – Associate Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences – $82k – Baltimore, MD

37) JPA Health – Director, Earned Media – DC, New York, Boston or Philadelphia – see also main career page 

38) Ketchum – Director, Paid Social – $120k-$140k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Raleigh

39) Koniag Government Services – Policy Analyst supporting the State Dept. Bureau of Counter-Terrorism – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

40) Mystery DC-based employer – Communications Specialist – $80k-$108k – search managed by Robert Half 

41) Mystery venture capital firm – Media & PR Manager – remote-based – search managed by Paradigm Staffing 

42) National Public Radio – Supervising Editor, Science Desk/Health – $1505k-$165k – apply by Dec. 8

43) Northop Grumman – Manager, Legislative Affairs & Advocacy – $175k-$263k – Secret clearance required

44) Protect Democracy – Communications Strategist – $112k-$125k – apply by Dec. 7 

45-46) Stateside – see also main career page

• Regional Government Affairs Manager, East
• Regional Government Affairs Manager, West & Midwest – remote-based

47) TC Energy – State Government & Community Relations Manager – DC, Chicago or Houston – apply by Dec. 11 – see also main career page 

48) United Nations Foundation – Policy Advisor supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – $90k-$100k

49-50) United Way of the National Capital Area – searches managed by Nonprofit HR

• Director, Corporate Partnerships – $104k
• Major Gifts Officer – $89k

51) U.S. News & World Report – Director of Email Strategy – $120k-$160k – see also main career page 

52) Virgin Galactic – Senior Manager, Internal Communications – $107k-$164k – Tustin, CA

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Stuffed

We're only posting one set this week, but it's a biggie to keep you full through the holiday week. Back again next Monday.

Tuesday update: we just happened upon this Jan.-May 2026 Communications Intern opportunity at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace with a can't-wait Nov. 28 application deadline – part-time – $20-$26/hr  

1) Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist with 3+ years of experience working in federal legislative & public policy roles; background in healthcare/life sciences policy is also a must – $95k-$185k

2) Rocket is seeking a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs with 12+ years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related sector, as well as deep knowledge & network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape – $216k-$457k

3) Anti-gun violence advocate GIFFORDS is recruiting for a State & Regional Press Secretary with 5+ years of experience in media and/or communications; candidates with experience on political campaigns, party committees, PACs, or Capitol Hill are preferred – $107k-$128k – DC preferred; candidates based in NY, FL, TX, CA, or CO also considered

4) ABC News – Polling Analyst – $86k-$113k

5) Active Minds – Chief Marketing Officer – $140k-$175k – search managed by LeaderFit 

6-7) American Bankers Association 

• Vice President, Advocacy & Grassroots – $220k-$230k
• Director, State Association Alliance – $120k-$130k

8) American Traffic Safety Services Association – Director of Marketing & Communications 

9-10) American University

• Director of Media Relations & Communications – $115k-$125k
• Social Media Manger, School of Communication – part-time – $25-$30/hr

11) Bellwether – Digital Communications & Marketing Manager – $87k-$94k – remote-based – apply by Dec. 12 – see also main career page 

12) Boston University – Director, Federal Relations – $120k-$150k – DC-based

13) Bread for the World – Regional organizer, Northeast (pdf) – $63k-$73k – see also main career page 

14) Capital One – Director, Corporate Communications – $168k-$210k – McLean, Va. or Richmond

15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Senior Corporate Communications Consultant – $82k-$163k

16-17) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD/remote – see also main career page

• Writer/Editor, Institutional Fundraising – $73k-$88k
• Writer/Editor, Leadership Giving – $73k-$88k

18) CBS News – Broadcast Associate, DC Assignment Desk – $50k

19) Council on Foreign Relations – Video Producer – $100k-$125k – DC or New York

20) DC Public Schools – Coordinator, Operations Communications – $73k-$83k

21-23) Emily’s List

• Senior Director of Campaigns Research – $125k
• Director of Strategic Communications – $120k – apply by Dec. 15
• Deputy Director of Campaign Communications – $83k-$96k – campaign cycle post through Dec. 2026

24) Exelon – Social Media Manager – $96k-$132k – DC, Baltimore or Philadelphia

25) Heritage Foundation -- Donor Event Coordinator – $54k-$60k

26) Human Rights Campaign – Director, Strategic Communications & Creative Partnerships – $135k-$162k 

28-28) Fannie Mae

• Internal Communications Lead Associate – $107k-$139k
• Paid Media Strategist – $107k-$139k

29) Financial Health Network – Manager, Communications & PR – $74k-$90k – Chicago (preferred) or DC – see also main career page 

30) FleishmanHillard – Vice President Healthcare Communications – $77k-$175k
DC, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, or Dallas

31) Flexible Packaging Association – Director of Government Affairs – Annapolis, MD

32) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Communications – $85k-$90k – see also main career page 

33) Institute for Humane Studies – Director of Digital Content – to $100k

34-39) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Speechwriter, Office of the President – $73k-$128k
• Senior Associate Director of Development, School of Public Health – $115k
• Senior  Associate Director of Development, School of Engineering – $110k
• Principal Gifts Strategy Officer, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine – $95k
• Senior Principal Giving Strategy Associate – $70k
• Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund & Stewardship – $60k

40-42) JPMorgan Chase – DC or New York

• Vice President, Trust & Security/Crisis Communications – $123k-$185k
• Senior Associate, Trust & Security/Crisis Communications – $93k-$145k
• Public Policy Planning and Execution Associate – $85k-$130k

43-44) Ketchum

• Vice President, Group Manager, Food & Agriculture – $155k-$185k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Agriculture – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

45) M+R – Art Director – $134k – DC, New York or remote-based – see also main career page 

46) Mercy Corps – Director of Communications – $90k-$120k – apply by Dec. 11

47) Montgomery County Education Association – Public Affairs Manager – $155k

48) Nash Harbor Solutions – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$115k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

49) National Association of Professional Insurance Agents – Manager, Government Relations – $70k-$80k

50) Nature Conservancy – Policy & Conservation Data Advisor – $80k-$122k – location flexible

51-52) Nuclear Energy Institute

• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $148k-$233k
• Director, State Government Affairs – $152k-$228k

53-54) Open Society Foundations

• Advocacy Advisor – $177k-$203k – apply by Dec. 2
• Digital Strategist – $128k-$143k – DC or New York – apply by Dec. 1

55) PenFed Federal Credit Union – Social Media Coordinator 

56-57) POLITICO

• Audience Editor 
• California Technology Editor – 6-month term – $110k-$130k – San Francisco or Sacramento

58) Protect Democracy – Legislative & Advocacy Specialist – $84k-$94k

59-60) SBA Pro-Life America

• Deputy Communications Director – $80k-$125k
• Director of Digital Strategy – $70k-$120k

61-62) Trinity University

• Director of Development – $120k-$135k
• Director of Alumnae & Alumni Relations – $100k-$110k

63) University of Maryland – Social Media Coordinator, Alumni Association – part-time – $30-$35/hr – apply by Nov. 27

64) U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – Digital Marketing Manager – $50k-$55k

65) Verra – Program Officer, Events/Communications & Administration – $70k – remote-based – fka: Voluntary Carbon Standard Association

66-68) Wall Street Journal

• Politics Reporter – $145k-$185k
• Senior Video Journalist – $125k-$145k
• Visual Editor – $135k-$155k – DC or New York

69) … and finally: our beloved Washington Spirit came up short again in the NWSL final and their job-availabilities run more towards on-field performance – so how about some very fresh Spring 2026 Intern opportunities with the DC United crew, instead? Social Media Intern – Corporate Partnerships Intern – Marketing Intern – and more – Feb.-May 2026

70) ... and finally, part 2: spring training games are just under 3 months away for your Washington Nationals and you can claim your spot on the roster (and a trip to West Palm Beach, we hope) as Social Media Manager – $57k-$75k – 3+ years experience in social/digital content and marketing strategy; background managing social media in a professional & college sports environment preferred

Best wishes for a just-how-you-like-it Thanksgiving & great week overall from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Just Keep Rolling

It's Thursday & we're already gassed. Hopefully you have a little more in the tank to tackle these.

1) Biopharma company Lundbeck is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Affairs with 5+ years healthcare policy experience, established Congressional relationships, and a track record of working with key stakeholders including policymakers, patient & provider organizations – $155k-$180k

2) Georgetown University is recruiting for a Director of Digital Engagement & Social Media with 5+ years’ communications experience and strong understanding of social media platforms & strategies; facility with WordPress a plus – $47k-$87k

3) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $102k-$154k

4) American Jewish World Service – Director of Institutional Giving – $112k-$157k – see also main career page 

5-6) American University

• Senior Digital Content Creator, Business School – $70k-$80k
• Visual Media Producer, School of Public Affairs – part-time – $25-$30/hr

7) Association for Career & Technical Education – Media & Advocacy Coordinator – $55k-$60k

8-9) The Atlantic

• Senior Editor – $105k-$150k – DC or New York
• Assistant Editor – $69k-$75k – role will support work designing & building a social forum for Atlantic readers

10) AvalonBay Communities – Director of Government Affairs – see also main career page 

11-12) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – DC or Seattle

• Director, Strategic Communications & Insights – $319k-$495k – apply by Dec. 5
• Director, Content & Campaigns – $285k-$442k – apply by Dec. 12

13) Cancer Support Community – Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $67k-$74k – DC or remote-based – see also main career page 

14-17) Cato Institute – see also main career page

• Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$150k - domestic economic policy focus
• Trade Policy Analyst – $72k-$95k
• Email Marketing Manager – $75k-$85k – search managed by Talent Market
• Research Associate, Immigration Policy – $52k

18) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Director of Strategic Communications – $100k-$160k

19) DC Dept. of Human Services – Senior Policy & Program Advisor – $127k-$177k – apply by Nov. 24

20) DeBeers Group – Vice President, Government Affairs – $187k-$251k – apply by Dec. 3

21) GEICO – Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs – $266k-$494k – Chevy Chase, MD or New York

22) Food Research & Action Center – SNAP Policy Analyst (pdf) – $70k-$88k – see also main career page 

23) Governors Action Alliance – Digital Communications Associate – $70k-$95k – remote-based – search managed by NPAG 

24) Healthcare Association of New York State – Senior Director, Federal Relations – DC-based – see also main career page 

25) Humana – Director of Government Affairs – $184k-$254k

26) Independent Community Bankers of America – Vice President, Congressional Relations – $150k-$185k

27) Johnson & Johnson – Manager of Federal Affairs – apply by Nov. 26 

28) League of Conservation Voters – Senior Director, Organizing Programs & Campaigns – $119k-$165k – remote-based – apply by Dec. 2

29) League of Women Voters – Manager, Field Communications – $85k-$95k – see also main career page 

30) Montgomery County Department of Transportation – Marketing & Communications Manager – $83k-$134k – apply by Nov. 24 

31) Mystery DC-based association – Conference Coordinator – temporary role – $25/hr – search managed by the Ford Agency 

32) National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders – Director of Public Policy – $113k-$144k – bilingual w/ Spanish a plus

33) National Indian Health Board – Communications Director – $110k-$150k

34) National Journal – Editorial Research Associate – $55k-$60k

35) Pew Research Center – Communications Assistant – $57k

36-38) Share Our Strength – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $87k-$90k
• Advocacy Manager – $65k-$70k
• Digital Fundraising Projects Associate – $60k-$65k

39-40) Smithsonian Institution

• Gift Officer, National Zoo – $120k-$156k – apply by Dec. 1
• Gift Officer, American Art Museum – $120k-$156k – apply by Dec. 5

41) Society for Research in Child Development – Director for Policy – $135k-$145k – apply by Nov. 24 

42) Society of American Foresters – Director, Communications & Marketing – $75k-$85k – see also main career page 

43) Southern Environmental Law Center – Office Manager - $80k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Dec. 7 – see also main career page 

44) Washington Post – Social Video Producer, Opinions – $82k-$123k

Best wishes for a cool & collected weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – Festival Season 2025 draws to a close with just Saturday's Alexandria Cider Festival in Old Town left on our rundown.

All Business

It's Monday, we've got a lot of neat jobs & a smattering of internships, and you know what to do. So get after it.

Monday update: we just ran across this deadline-looming Automatic Voter Registration Management Program Specialist role with the DC Board of Elections – $93k-$119k – familiarity with voter registration policies as well as data integration skills desired – apply by Nov. 18 

1-2) We’ll start you off with opportunities at drone-delivery pioneer Wing – see also main career page

• Head of U.S. Federal Affairs – 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field sought – $269k-$286k
• Partner & Consumer Communications Lead – $110k-$217k – 12+ years of experience in brand communications, media relations or related role desired – remote-based

3) Defense technology company Anduril Industries is recruiting for an Associate Director of Government Relations with 5+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena – $113k-$149k – see also main career page 

4-6) Ad Council – remote-based – see also main career page

• Director, Email Marketing – $100k-$110k
• Digital Media Manager – 6-month term; contract status – $6,500-$,7,000/mo
• Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications – 6-month term; contract status – $5,250/mo

7) AMA Consulting – Communications & Outreach Project Manager supporting WMATA – see also main career page 

8) Aspen Institute – Content Coordinator supporting the Energy & Environment Program – temporary; Feb.-Aug. 2026 – $52k-$54k

9) Atlantic Council – Project Assistant supporting the GeoEconomics Center – $25-$28/hr – apply by Dec. 5

10) Children’s National Medical Center – Senior Associate Director of Editorial & Development Strategy – $86k-$143k

11) DoorDash – Government Relations Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region – $136k-$200k – DC, Philadelphia or Atlanta

12) Edelman PR – Assistant Account Exec, Health – $40k-$52k – DC, New York or Chicago

13) Erickson Senior Living – Senior Manager, External Communications – $100k-$110k – Baltimore, MD

14) FleishmanHillard – Strategy Director/Group Strategy Director – $118k-$240k – DC, New York, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

15) Food & Water Watch – Philanthropy Coordinator – $51k-$61k

16) Heritage Foundation – Digital Marketing Specialist – $58k-$66k

17-19) Ketchum

• Managing Account Supervisor, Heath Media – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., New York, Chicago or Raleigh
• Account Exec, Health Communications – $62k-$68k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Chicago or Raleigh
• Account Exec, Food & Agriculture – $60k-$68k – Arlington, Va., Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

20) Lockheed Martin – Senior Communications Manager supporting the CIO & Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation team – $124k-$220k

21) Mystery employer – Director, Grassroots Policy – $110k-$130k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

22) Mystery enterprise client – Graphic Designer – temporary; 3-6 month term – role will include designing proposals, presentations, graphics and other deliverables related to business development work in the Federal, state and local government sectors – must live within an hour of DC, Tysons Corner, Va., Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis or Philadelphia – search managed by Creative Circle 

23) Mystery higher education coalition – Director of Communications – $200k-$215k – search managed by Chaloner 

24) Nationwide – Senior Director, State Government Relations – $146k-$244k

25-26) Nature Conservancy – location flexible; New York or select international cities preferred

• Associate Director of Donor Communications – $110k-$160k
• Donor Communications Officer – $76k-$111k

27) National Association of REALTORS – Director of News & Content Strategy – $150k-$200k – DC or Chicago

28) National Conference of State Legislatures – Policy Associate, Children & Families Program (scroll to find) – $58k – Denver, CO – apply by Nov. 26

29-30) National Parks Conservation Association

• Senior Communications Manager, Federal Policy – $75k-$90k – remote-based in Eastern or Central time-zone – apply by Nov. 22
• Director of Development, Major Gifts – $115k-$130k – apply by Dec. 13

31) Northrop Grumman – Senior Principal Strategic Communications Representative – $113k-$170k

32-34) NBC News

• Director, White House/MSNBC Newsgathering – $175k-$200k
• Editor, Weekend Breaking News/MSNBC Digital – $93k-$110k
• News Bureau Interns – Summer 2026 – $19/hr – apply by Dec. 5

35) New America – Communications Intern, Education & Work Programs – Jan.-May 2026 - $18-$20/hr – apply by Nov. 28

36) PRR Inc. – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications Services – $138k-$207k – DC, Alexandria, Va., Baltimore, Norfolk, San Diego, Seattle or Portland, OR – see also main carer page 

37) Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter – Chapter Organizer – temporary & part-time – $35/hr – DC or Baltimore

38-39) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Director of Regulatory Affairs & Counsel – $135k-$160k – JD required
• Director of State Affairs, Northeast – $115k-$125k – Albany, NY or Boston areas preferred

40-42) TEGNA – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist
• Senior Morning Producer, WUSA – $38-$42/hr
• Freelance News Producer, WUSA – $32-$39/hr

43-44) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Senior Director, Strategic Impact & Engagement – $107k-$130k
• Executive Assistant to the SVP, Policy – $81k-$90k

45) United Launch Alliance – Government & Political Science Intern – Summer 2026 – see also main career page 

46-47) U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association

• Manager of Regulatory Affairs (pdf) – $105k-$115k
• Office Coordinator (scroll to find)

48-49) Washington Post

• Op-Ed Editor – $109k-$182k
• Opinion Editing Intern and Opinion Video Intern – Spring, Summer & Fall 2026 sessions

50) Young Voices – Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market 

51) … and finally: leverage your background in meeting and event planning, logistics and/or executive assistance & previous experience dealing with VIPs to score this plum Visits Protocol Officer post with our friends at the British Embassy – $26/hr – apply by Dec. 7

Positive Thinking

The crummy shutdown looks like it's wrapping up, the Caps snapped an irksome losing string, and the weekend isn't far off. So be positive, snag your next job, and don't give much thought to our cynical take on #45 below.

1) The University of Maryland Global Campus is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager with 5-7 years of continuous experience with a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team in a matrixed organization; familiarity with Meltwater, Cision, Sprout Social, other media relations and/or social media management software a plus – $90k-$100k

2-4) Fresh opportunities with the Interfaith Alliance – see also main career page

• Director of Affiliate Partnerships (pdf) – $90k-$110k
• Program Operations Associate (pdf) – $70k-$90k
• Operations &Fundraising Assistant (pdf) – $55k-$70k

5) American Heart Association – Senior State Government Relations Lead – $100k-$110k

6) Association of American Railroads – Director of Public Affairs (scroll to find) – $130k-$150k

7) AstraZeneca – Director, Global Media Relations – $144k-$216k – apply by Nov. 24

8) BAE Systems – Director, Communications – $135k-$230k

9) Bloomberg BNA – Deputy News Team Lead, Congressional Policy 

10) California Life Sciences Association – Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$160k – DC-based – see also main career page

11) Center for Reproductive Rights – Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy – $245k – search managed by Chaloner

12) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Executive Communications Specialist – $93k-$155k

13) Cohn Communications – Membership, Marketing & Events Coordinator – $47k-$52k

14) BridgeBio – Director, Government Affairs – $215k-$270k – see also main career page 

15) DC Bar Foundation – Director of Communications – $160k-$173k

16) Duke Energy – Government Affairs Scheduler & Executive Liaison – $100k-$120k – apply by Nov. 18 

17) Georgetown University – Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k

18) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Director of Policy – $122k-$150k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

19-20) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
• Government Relations Coordinator

21) Institute for Women’s Policy Research – Communications Manager – $69k-$87k – apply by Nov. 14; noon ET – see also main career page 

22) Invariant – Senior Communications Manager – $125k-$165k – food & agriculture focus – see also main career page 

23-24) J Street

• Political Affairs Manager – $57k-$67k
• Event Coordinator – $55k-$60k

25) Molson Coors – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $142k-$187k

26) Mystery environmental nonprofit group – Graphic Designer (scroll to find) – temporary through March 2026 – $28/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

27-28) NAFSA/Association of International Educators

• Associate Director, Public Policy & Media Relations – $67k
• Social Media & Content Specialist – $65k

29) National Pest Management Association – Public Policy Manager – $75k-$85k

30) Oceana – Communications Director – $115k-$130k – apply by Nov. 21

31) Prince George’s County Health Dept. – Public Information Officer – $62k-$131k – apply by Nov. 19

32-33) Rainforest Trust – see also main career page

• Publications Writer & Editor – $65k-$75k – remote-based 
• Planned Giving Contractor (pdf) – part-time/contractor status – apply by Dec. 5

34) Resources for the Future – Editorial Intern – full-time, starting Jan. 2026 – $18-$23/hr

35) Tax Foundation Europe – Head of Policy – Brussels, Belgium

36) Truck Renting & Leasing Association – Manager of Government Relations 

37-39) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Marketing – $173k-$225k
• Senior Events Manager – $81k-$95k
• Internships (scroll to find) – Summer 2026 – $18-$21/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Jan. 9

40) Verto Solutions – Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications 

41) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development Assistant – fully remote in New York City area

42-43) World Food Program USA

• Senior Manager, Digital Philanthropy – $92k-$97k
• Manager, Philanthropy-Recurring Giving – $80k-$85k

44) World Relief – Director of Government Relations – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: you can always score $15/hr reviewing writing/content for Outlier AI if you can overcome any concerns about feeding the beast that may shrink writing/editing opportunities for you in the future – remote-based/flexible hours

46-48) … and finally, part 2: opportunities with Praytell, who fancy themselves as the creative communications agency that crafts Creative That Earns – see also main career page

• Senior Comms & Social Strategist/Senior Content Strategist – $90k-$115k – remote-based
• Account Exec, Influencer Marketing – $60k-$70k – remote-based
• Associate Creative Producer – $52k-$65k – New York

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2025 draws to a close – here's a few left from the dying embers:

• Washingtonian Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival – Dock 5/Union Market DC – Nov. 13
• Aslin Oysterfest – NW DC – Nov. 15
• Silver Branch Beerworks Ren Fest – Rockville, MD – Nov. 15

Amnesty, Strategy, Conservation & Analysis

Hello Monday! We hope one or more of these merits your further consideration. 

1) Amnesty International – China Research & Advocacy Fellow – 11-month term, starting Feb. 2026 – $75k – proficiency in Mandarin preferred – apply by Nov. 21

2) Bipartisan Policy Center – Policy Analyst, K-12 Education – $50k-$65k

3) Bullpen Strategy Group – Senior Associate, Research & Analysis 

4) Clinton Foundation – Senior Social Media Associate – $57k-$62k – New York

5-8) CURA Strategies (scroll to find)

• Vice President/Senior Vice President, Life Science Communications
• Account Exec
• Senior Graphic Designer
• Interns – Spring 2026 – $17/hr

9) EarthDay.org – Interns – Spring 2026

10-16) Fox News

• Senior Politics Editor – $106k-$145k
• Politics Editor – $83k-$97k – DC or New York
• Homepage & Social Media Editor – $74k-$94k – DC, New York or Los Angeles
• Politics Writer – $67k-$78k
• Associate Producer, The Sunday Briefing – $67k-$70k
• Digital Production Assistant, Politics – $21-$25/hr
• Production Assistant, Special Report – $19-$25/hr 

17) General Motors – Corporate Communications Leader – $158k-$242k – DC; New York; Warren, MI or Mountain View, CA

18) George Washington University – Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the School of Media & Public Affairs and the School of Public Policy & Public Administration – $64k-$88k – apply by Nov. 12 

19) Greenlight America – Communications & Digital Manager – 2 posts available – $75k-$100k – remote-based in Eastern & Northwest regions

20-21) Longwell Partners

• Political Advertising Strategist – $60k-$85k
• Political Focus Group Strategist – $60k-$85k

22) Marriott International – Director, State & Local Government Affairs – $125k-$173k

23) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Director of Communications (scroll to find) – $91k-$95k – Annapolis, MD

24-25) Middle East Institute

• Communications & Outreach Manager – $65k-$80k
• Policy Center Intern – Jan.-May 2026 – proficiency in Arabic a plus

26-27) Fresh searches led by Beacon Hill:

• Mystery Arlington-based trade association – Policy Program Manager – temporary to permanent – $31-$34/hr
• Mystery DC research-focused non-profit – Executive Assistant to the Chief Communications Officer – 6-month term – $30-$32/hr

28) Mystery senior living organization – Corporate Communications Writer – part-time – $45-$60/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

29) Mystery women's membership organization – Development Assistant – temporary to permanent – $22-$25/hr – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits 

30-31) Namati – DC or Northeast region

• Director of Strategic Communications 
• Director or Managing Director, Partnerships/Fundraising – $115k-$147k

32) National Association of Manufacturers – Director of International Policy – $104k-$150k

33) National Federation of Independent Business – Advocacy Coordinator – $60k-$78k

34) Natural Resources Defense Council – Director of U.S. Foundation Strategies – $120k-$140k

35) Nature Conservancy – Senior Policy Advisor, High Seas 

36) ONE Campaign – Events & Partnerships Coordinator – $45k-$50k

37) Open Society Foundations – Senior Editor – $154k-$188k – DC, New York or Mexico City – apply by Nov. 14 

38) Pacific Legal Foundation – Coalitions Manager – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – search managed bu Talent Market 

39-40) Patent & Trademark Office

• Director of Governmental Affairs & Oversight – $150k-$225k – apply by Nov. 28
• Chief Policy Officer & Director for International Affairs – $150k-$225k – apply by Dec. 4

41-44) Pinkston – see also main career page

• Federal Communications Director
• Senior Account Manager, Corporate
• Social Media Strategist
• Senior Account Exec, Corporate

45-46) POLITICO

• Editor for the Playbook
• Associate Booking Producer, POLITICO Live & Audio/Video

47) Recycled Materials Association – Content Manager – $75k-$90k

48-49) Save the Children

• Head, Mass Market Fundraising & Engagement – $188k-$210k – remote-based possible
• Administrator, Policy & Advocacy – $24-$27/hr

50) Strategic Analysis Inc. – Graphic Designer supporting the U.S. Cyber Command – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

51) Washington Post – Video Editor, Opinions – $82k-$123k

44 for Your Fr!day

Here's your Friday jobs & weekend diversions, featuring a 45% share of PR firm opportunities. We hope to get back to a Monday & Thursday publishing schedule next week.

1-3) American Flood Coalition

• Development Associate – $66k-$80k
• Communications Associate – $66k-$78k
• Government Relations Analyst – $60k-$69k

4) American University – Communications Coordinator, School of International Service – $26-$29/hr

5-6) Anthropic

• Head of U.S. Federal Government Affairs – $345k-$460k – apply by Nov. 16
• Editorial, Economics & Policy Lead – $255k-$320k – DC, New York or San Francisco

7-9) British Embassy

• Communications Officer, Defence – $87k – apply by Nov. 19
• Executive Assistant to the Political, Economic & Communications Section – $68k – apply by Nov. 11
• Policy Advisor, Human Rights – $67k – New York – apply by Nov. 18

10) Burson – Staff Assistant, Research & Communications supporting their Prime Policy affiliate – $35k-$75k

11-24) Edelman PR

• Vice President, Digital/Financial Communications – $133k-$178k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Vice President, Earned Media Strategist – $95k-$165k – DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin,  Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Senior Account Supervisor, Health/Digital – $86k-$138k – DC, New York, Dallas, Chicago, Austin or Houston
• Senior Account Supervisor, Brand – $80k-$120k – DC, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas or Houston
• Project Director – $75k-$130k – DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles,  Portland, San Francisco or Seattle
• Media Supervisor, Food & Beverage – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Portland
• Account Supervisor, Health – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago or Austin
• Account Supervisor, Global Health – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Health/Digital – $60k-$84k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas or Houston
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$68k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Account Exec, Crisis & Reputation Risk – $55k-$65k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Senior Account Exec, Health – $52k-$77k – DC or New York
• Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k – DC, New York, Chicago or Atlanta
• Paid Media Associate – $47k-$62k

25-26) FleishmanHillard – DC, New York or Boston

• Senior Vice President/Media Relations Lead, Health & Life Sciences – $110k-$231k
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Life Science Communications – $58k-$82k

27) Georgetown University – Communications Manager, Planning & Facilities Management – $41k-$65k

28-30) Ketchum

• Vice President/Group Manager, Corporate Reputation – $155k-$185k – Arlington, Va., New York or Chicago
• Associate Director, Project Management – $100k-$120k – Arlington, Va., New York or Chicago
• Account Supervisor, Sustainability Reporting, Purpose – $85k-$95k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Raleigh, or San Francisco

31) Library of Congress – Legislative Advisor – $120k-$156k – apply by Nov. 14

32) National Cryptocurrency Association – Senior Policy Manager – $190k

33-40) NBC News

• Director, Elections supporting Versant Media – $255k-$250k
• Director, Politics/MSNBC – $175k-$200k
• Coordinating Editor, MS NOW Live Blogs – $130k-$150k
• Segment Producer, The Weeknight/MSNBC – $93k-$110k
• Associate Booking Producer, The Weeknight/MSNBC – $75k-$80k
• Associate Producer, Meet the Press NOW – $75k-$80k
• Weekend Associate Producer, White House – $70k-$75k
• Desk Assistant – 18-month term – $21/hr

41-42) Pew Research Center

• Writer/Editor, Religion Research – $82k
• Communications Associate – $70k

43) Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k

44) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Communications/Social Media Specialist – $70k-$73k

Best wishes for a fun & frisky weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival season starts to wind down – check our full collection to see what's left in the weekends ahead.   

• Williamsburg Beer Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 7
• 68th Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 7-8
• Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 7-9
• DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 8
• Lost Generation Brewing 3rd Anniversary Party – NE DC – Nov. 8
• Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 8
• Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival – Poplar Forest/Lynchburg, Va. – Nov. 8

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