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1) We’ll start with a nontraditional media consulting opportunity with our friends at the Partnership for Public Service: In order to reach new audiences, broaden the coalition for transformational reforms of government, and strengthen their public profile, the Partnership for Public Service is seeking a consultant with existing & strong contacts in the long-form nontraditional media space (e.g. podcasts, YouTube/streaming series, Substack and other newsletters, online communities.) This consultant will support relationship building between Partnership staff and production and booking personnel for these outlets and channels. For a copy of the RFP, please email Lindsay Laferriere at llaferriere@ourpublicservice.org.

2) The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – $70k-$77k – 2-3 years of related experience & skills/knowledge to communicate the messages of a modern and contemporary art institution desired – apply by July 2

3) Mothers Against Media Addiction is recruiting for a Policy Director (scroll to find) with 8-10+ years of experience in federal, congressional advocacy or coalition strategy, with the aptitude to identify state legislative trends and opportunities that have national implications – $120k-$140k – apply by June 30

4) AL-MONITOR – Director, Marketing & Communications (pdf) – $115k-$135k – DC or New York

5) Aluminum Association – Manager, Government Relations – $95k-$120k – see also main career page 

6) American Bankers Association – Executive Vice President, Congressional Relations – $373k-$734k

7) American Bridge 21st Century – Research Director for House Campaigns – $100k

8) American Public Human Services Association – Assistant Director, Policy – see also main career page 

9-10) APCO – DC, New York, Chicago or Raleigh

• Senior Associate Director, Financial Communications – $171k-$202k – private capital focus
• Senior Consultant, Financial Communications/Media Relations – $84k-$101k

11) Burke United Methodist Church – Director of Communications (scroll to find) – part-time – $26k-$28k

12-17) Center for American Progress

• Senior Managing Director, Energy & Environment – $165k-$180k
• Chief of Staff & Vice President – $140k-$168k
• Major Gifts Officer – $77k-$92k
• Conservation Policy Analyst – $65k-$78k
• Economic Policy Analyst – $65k-$78k
• Research Assistant, Economic Policy – $55k-$63k

18) Center for Food Safety – Legislative & Policy Coordinator – $75k-$95k

19) CNN – Audience Editor – $77k-$143k – DC, New York or Atlanta

20) Common Cause – Senior Manager, Executive Operations – $100k-$116k

21) Edelman PR – Senior Account Supervisor, Public & Government Affairs – $80k-$120k

22) Fairfax County Health Department – Communications Director – $97k-$162k – apply by June 26

23-26) Fox News

• Digital Editorial Producer, Fox 5 DC – $130k-$137k
• Morning News Producer, Fox 5 DC – $94k-$97k
• Multiplatform Reporter – 67k-$85k
• Freelance Show Director, DC Bureau – $65-$70/hr

27) GovCIO – Communications, Policy & Data Analyst supporting DHS – $80k-$90k

28) Heritage Foundation – Government Relations Coordinator – $55k-$60k

29) Invest in Education Foundation – Operations & Communications Manager – $75k-$100k – search managed by Talent Market 

30) Issue One – Director of Major Gifts & Leadership Giving – $120k-$130k – apply by June 21 

31) Lawyers for Good Government – Digital Communications Associate – $65k – see also main career page 

32) Lockheed Martin – AI Communications Specialist – $98k-$170k – Bethesda, Fort Worth, King of Prussia, PA; Littleton, CO;  Orlando

33) National Foreign Trade Council – Senior Director, International Supply Chain Policy – $150k-$200k – apply by June 26

34-35) New America

• Design & Data Visualization Specialist – $83k-$95k
• State Partnerships Lead supporting the Eviction Data Response Network – $70k-$95k – apply by July 3

36) ONE Campaign – Content Producer, North America Advocacy – $72k-$88k

37) Pew Research Center – Communications Associate – $70k

38-39) United Nations Foundation

• Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership, Global Health Advocacy – $101k-$131k
• Grassroots Manager, Global Health Advocacy – $69k-$89k

40) Vectrona – Legislative Affairs Analyst supporting the National Guard – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

41-50) Washington Post

• International Editor – $161k-$299k – apply by June 20
• White House Reporter – $137k-$228k – apply by June 20
• Graphics Assignment Editor – $109k-$182k
• Senior Designer, Brand – $91k-$153k
• Opinions Designer – $85k-$127k
• Associate Editorial Producer, Live Events – $85k-$127k
• Breaking News Reporter – $73k-$110k – apply by June 25
• D.C. Sports Reporter – $73k-$110k – apply by June 25
• Press Freedom Program Coordinator
• Assistant Editor, News Hub – contract role through Oct. 2026 – $6,500-$7,500/mo

51) … and finally: from the probably-cool-job files we share this Local Store Marketing Manager role with the undeniably cool José Andrés Group – $75k-$95k – position oversees local marketing strategy and execution for their DC restaurants & experiences through integrated marketing campaigns, local partnerships, community engagement, event support, and in-market brand presence – see also main career page