Newsier & Aquarium-er than Usual

Monday's set is 24% opportunities with media outlets and 6% in the aquarium/zoo sector; the math is easy when you have 50 listings. Super-busy, so this might be it for the week.

1) The Consumer Healthcare Products Association has shared this Media Relations Manager post suited for candidates with 3+ years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or political communications – $95k-$105k – see also main career page 

2) Our friends at the Izaak Walton League of America are casting for a Conservation Director (pdf) with 8-10 years of senior level experience in legislative, public policy & advocacy fields, along with demonstrated knowledge of conservation, public land, fish & wildlife, and outdoor recreation issues – $110k-$120k – apply by May 31 – see also main career page 

3-4) Penn Quarter Partners has passed these roles along

• Manager, Public Affairs – 3-5 years of relevant public affairs & communications required, as well as exposure to public health, biopharmaceutical sector, alliance development, and consulting work
• Senior Associate, Digital Media & Paid Strategy – 2-4 years’ experience in digital media buying, paid advertising, or media planning desired

5-6) ABC News

• Senior Reporter – $185k-$248k
• Desk Assistant – $25/hr

7) American University – Events Coordinator, School of Public Affairs – $24-$26/hr

8-9) Association of Zoos & Aquariums

• Director, Federal Affairs – $76k – appropriations focus
• Director, Federal Affairs – $76k – conservation focus

10-11) The Atlantic

• Staff Writer – $175k-$250k
• Copy Editor – $69k-$80k

12) Catholic Diocese of Arlington – Capital Campaign Coordinator 

13-16) Center for American Progress

• Vice President, Early Childhood Policy – $120k-$168k
• Vice President, Higher Education & Workforce Policy – $120k-$168k
• Vice President, K-12 Education Policy – $120k-$168k
• Associate Director, Partnerships – $85k-$92k

17) Crowell & Moring – Communications Manager – $100k-$150k

18) Federal Trade Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by May 20

19-20) Federation of American Hospitals – see also main career page

• Director, Public Affairs – $115k-$170k
• Director, Policy – $110k-$190k – insurance & coverage issues focus

21-22) FleishmanHillard

• Senior Vice President, Executive Impact – $110k-$225k
• Social & Digital Intern – Summer 2026 – $18/hr

23-24) Fox News

• Senior Editorial Producer, FOX Business – $128k-$149k
• Digital Content Creator, WTTG/WDCA – $90k-$94k – described as nightside Monday-Friday shift role

25) FTI Consulting – Managing Director, Public Affairs/Strategic Communications – $209k-$361k – retail & consumer products focus

26) General Dynamics – Senior External Communications Specialist – $93k-$100k

27) GE Vernova –Government Affairs Director – $176k-$293k – apply by May 17 

28-30) Heritage Foundation

• Young Leaders Program Manager – $70k-$100k
• Social Media Manager – $68k-$82k
• Video Production Manager – $68k-$82k

31) Ketchum – Senior Account Exec, Corporate Reputation – $70k-$80k
DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Raleigh or San Francisco

32) Montgomery Village – Communications & Marketing Manager – $80k-$90k

33) National Electrical Manufacturers Association – Senior Vice President, Government Affairs (scroll to find)

34) National Aquarium – Public Relations Manager – $58k-$71k – Baltimore, MD

35) Pew Charitable Trusts – Data & Policy Officer, Courts & Communications – $110k-$123k

36) Pew Research Center – Assistant Digital Producer – 9-month term – $60k

37) PLUS Communications – Graphic Designer – see also main career page 

38-41) POLITICO

• White House Reporter
• Deputy Editor, Congress
• Senior Brand Content Producer supporting POLITICO Focus
• Reporting Intern and Audio/Video Intern – Fall 2026 – $23/hr – apply by June 8

42) Savvee Inc. – Media Relations Analyst 

43) Sierra Club – Deputy Press Secretary – temporary post; NTE 6 months – $80k

44) United Food & Commercial Workers – Deputy Legislative Director – $105k-$122k

45) United Nations Foundation – Intern supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – May-Aug 2026 – $18-$20/hr

46-47) Washington Times

• Politics Reporter – $65k-$100k
• Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$65k

48) Weber Shandwick – Vice President, Client Experience – $119k-$155k

49-50) … and finally, join our friends at the British Embassy’s LA outpost for opportunities related to the 2028 Olympics out there:

• Chief of Staff, LA2028 – two-year term – $87k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by May 17
• Admin Support, LA2028 – two-year term – $26/hr – Los Angeles, CA – apply by May 17