We're Not Outraged

We're not outraged that the Washington Post is discontinuing regular sports coverage [link corrected]– we're just saddened to see another legacy media institution further diminished. We're reminded that it's pretty much happening everwhere, and here's an even grimmer example. Maybe you'll find something cheerier below.

1) The States United Democracy Center is recruiting for a Director of Communications with 12+ years of relevant experience in communications & a proven track record of executing high quality work in a fast-paced environment – $170k – see also main career page 

2-4) Moderate policy & politics champion Third Way has just shared these with us – see also main career page

• Senior Advisor, Foreign Policy – $90k-$100k –  3+ years of experience working on foreign policy issues desired, as well as strong research & writing skills
• Development Advisor – $65k-$70k – 2-3 years of experience in a fundraising, development, or related role sought, along with comfort working with databases, spreadsheets, and donor management systems.
• Executive Coordinator – $50k-$60k – top-notch communication, organizational, and administrative skills plus unimpeachable professionalism in dealing with both internal & external contacts required

5) Advanced Micro Devices – Corporate Communications Manager – $116k-$174k

6-7) American Geophysical Union – see also main career page

• Program Specialist, Publications – temporary; 5-6 month term – two positions available – $26-$29/hr
• Grassroots Intern and Legislative Intern – mid-Mar. through mid-June, 2026 – $18/hr – remote-based

8) American Montessori Society – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications – $130k-$150k – remote-based in DC, MD & VA or several other states; mostly in Eastern time-zone – search managed by On-Ramps 

9) American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association – Government Relations & Policy Counsel – $175k-$210k – JD preferred

10) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Digital Content Manager – $94k-$104k

11) Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies – Government Affairs Director (pdf) – $140k – Feb. 2 or until filled deadline noted; we just spotted it on Feb. 3 – see also main career page 

12) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Federal Policy Fellow – 2-3 year term – $69k-$72k – Annapolis, MD

13-14) ECMC Foundation – see also main career page

• Communications Lead – $120k-$130k
• Policy & Research Fellow – $35/hr

15) Emergency USA – Communications Officer – remote-based

16) Friends Committee on National Legislation – Advocacy Corps Organizer – Aug. 2026-May 2027 term – part-time/remote-based – $3,500 stipend – apply by Mar. 2 – see also main career page 

17) FTI Consulting – Director, Crisis Communications – $102k-$173k

18) Freddie Mac – Marketing & Communications Content, Senior – $94k-$142k

19-20) Georgetown University

• Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k
• Associate Director of Regional Engagement – $47k-$87k – alumni relations/development role

21) Hall of Giants – Director of Communications – Chicago or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

22) Independent Community Bankers of America – Senior Director, Safety & Soundness Regulatory Policy – $120k-$175k – see also main career page 

23) International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners – Senior Brand & Communication Manager 

24) KPMG – Director, Financial Communications – $171k-$297k (DC pay grade, as found here) – DC, McLean, Va., Chicago or Montvale, NJ

25) Leidos – Communications & Marketing Manager, Health & Services – $82k-$149k 

26) Marriott – Director, Public Relations/Global Newsroom – $139k-$192k – New York

27) Mystery global-scope organization – Media Relations Manager/Web Content Manager – temporary post – $35-$41/hr – proficiency w/ WordPress required – search managed by Robert Half 

28) Mystery PR firm – PR Account Director/Manager – climate tech & energy focus – remote-based – search managed by Paradigm Staffing 

29) National Association of Conservation Districts – Government Affairs Specialist (scroll to find) – $75k-$85k – apply by Feb. 20

30-31) National Nurses United – see also main career page

• Legislative Advocate – $102k-$196k
• Political Organizer – $106k-$138k

32-33) National Restaurant Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Communications
• Brand Graphic Designer

34) Newco Strategies – Director of Communications & Digital – $120k-$150k

35-36) POLITICO

• Tax Policy Editor
• Reporter – note: described as an evergreen posting intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings

37) The Potomac School – Assistant Director of Communications – see also main career page 

38) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf – Communications Director – $75k-$95k

39) Reinsurance Association of America – Director of Communications – $125k-$135k

40) ReThink Media – Communications Associate – $50k-$78k – apply by Feb. 6 – see also main career page 

41) Systems Planning & Analysis – Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required

42) U.S. Air Force Materiel Command – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $142k-$195k – apply by Feb. 6 

43) U.S. Patent & Trademark Office – Chief Communications Officer – $210k-$228k – apply by Feb. 28

44) Washington Post – Art Director, Opinions – $121k-$202k

45) … and finally: want to get paid while getting your steps in? Capitol Visitor Guide in the employ of the Architect of the Capitol would seem to fit that scenario – 13-month term – $57k-$75k – apply by Feb. 6

Best wishes for a great, non-outraged/non-depressed weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Everything you need to be (rightly) outraged or depressed about will still be there Monday, we expect. And that probably doesn't help.