Late to the Game :(

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! Sorry for the delayed post. Make it a great day, OK?

1) Pfizer is seeking a Vice President, Political Engagement & Reputation Strategy with 15+ years’ experience combined in public policy or government relations/legal affairs/communications or media relations & a background working with federal government and/or in political campaigns – $256k-$426k – apply by Oct. 1

2) The Union of Concerned Scientists is recruiting for a Communications Officer with 3-7 years of experience in media relations or journalism – $84k

3) The Washington Post is seeking a Head of AI Discovery & SEO with 10+ years of experience working in digital content platforms, with a focus on SEO, content discovery, site performance, or platform strategy in media, publishing, or subscription-driven environments – $172k-$320k

4) The U.S. Council for International Business has shared this call for a Communications Intern for Fall/Winter 2025 with opportunity to extend – $17/hr – strong communications, analytical, writing, & design skills desired, as well as experience in digital marketing/social media marketing.

5) Adtalem Global Education – Senior Manager, Segment Communications – see also main career page 

6) American College of Cardiology – Marketing & Communications Associate – $60k-$68k

7) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Senior Communications Specialist – $95k-$142k

8) American Humane Alliance – Major Gifts Officer – $115k-$140k – DC, Palm Beach or Los Angeles

9-11) Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association

• Vice President, Policy & Advocacy – $290k-$375k
• Senior Director, Policy Strategy & Research – $196k-$300k
• Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist – $102k-$158k

12) British Embassy – Defence Digital Lead – $66k – apply by Oct. 6

13) CoBank – Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2026 – $21-$25/hr

14) Global Business Alliance – Communications Intern and Events & Programs Intern – Spring & Summer 2026 – $18/hr – see also main career page 

15) Honda Motor Co. – Senior State Relations Specialist – $90k-$112k – DC; Alpharetta, GA; Marysville, OH; Swepsonville, NC or Timmonsville, SC

16) Intel – Policy Communications Manager – $133k-$188k

17) Mystery dynamic organization – Marketing & Communications Specialist – search managed by ROCS Staffing 

18) National Geographic Society – Senior Manager, Partnership Communications – $95k-$100k

19) National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice – Virginia State Policy Advocate (pdf) – $60k-$65k – bilingual in English & Spanish preferred – see also main career page 

20-21) Natural Resources Defense Council

• Managing Director, Institutional/Global & Corporate Philanthropy – $230k-$250k – DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco or Santa Monica, CA
• Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$170k – Albany, NY

22) SAP – Senior Manager & Policy Analyst, U.S. Government Affairs – $110k-$216k

23) Signal Financial Federal Credit Union – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $130k-$150k

24) Society for Interventional Radiology – Manager, Development & Operations – $69k-$79k – apply by Oct. 17 – see also main career page 

25) SoundExchange – Interns – Summer 2026 – $20/hr + $2k stipend – specialties include communications & public policy – apply by Oct. 24

26) Stars & Stripes – Pentagon Reporter/Photographer – $62k-$67k – apply by Sept. 26 

27-28) Trust for America’s Health (scroll to find)

• Director of Strategic Communications & Policy Research – $170k-$185k
• Government Relations Manager – $72k-$85k

29-31) Under Armour – Baltimore, MD

• Director, Global Corporate Communications – $148k-$204k
• Lead, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs – $97k-$134k
• Lead, Global Brand Communications – $97k-$134k

32) UnidosUS – Senior Advisor for Affiliate & Institutional Strategy – $210k-$230k – JD required; bilingual in English & Spanish preferred

33) University of Maryland – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – $57k-$65k

34-36) Vantage Data Centers

• Director, Global Public Relations & Content Management – $165k-$175k
• Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Public Policy – $165k-$175k
• Graphic Designer – $145k-$155k

37) Verizon – Senior Analyst, Technology & Policy Center – $81k-$133k – apply by Oct. 12

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 Best wishes for an terrific and at least partially dry weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here some mainly Oktoberfest-oriented events to liven things up – see our compendium of Festival Season happenings for future planning purposes.

• Calvert County Fair – Barstow, MD – Sept. 24-28
• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Sept. 26-27
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26-28
• Ocean’s Calling Festival – Ocean City, MD – Sept. 26-28
• State Fair of Virginia – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Sept. 26-Oct. 5
• Aslin Beer Co. 10th Anniversary Party – West End Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
• Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
• Virginia Wine & Beer Festival – Crystal City/Arlington – more here – Sept. 27
• Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square Park – Sept. 27
• Clarendon Day – Clarendon, Va. – Sept. 27
• St. Anne Church Fall Festival – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 27
• Rocktobierfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 27
• Zinnia Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 27
• Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 27
• Rocktoberfest @ Rockwood – Gainesville, Va. – Sept. 27
• Orangetoberfest – Orange, Va. – Sept. 27
• Montpelier Days – Montpelier, Va. – Sept. 27
• Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 27-28
• Brews with a Purpose – Wunder Garten, NOMA DC – fundraiser for the DC Rape Crisis Center – Sept. 28
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 28