EY, FTP, NFL & MLB

Monday update: We're back with a new set tomorrow, but wanted to share this opportunity today: Be a part of the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions.
Oct. 22 | 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards

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Hello Thursday! Enjoy your jobs! 

1) PaintCare is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Public Relations Manager with 2-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role – $75k-$85k

2) The Bulwark is seeking a Managing Editor, Legal Coverage with 8+ years in journalism, with significant experience editing coverage of law, the courts, or the justice system, strong editing skills, and ability to manage people – $130k-$160k

3) The Goldwater Institute is recruiting for a Director of Healthcare Policy with 3-5 years of public policy experience, strong research, writing, & communication skills, knowledge of healthcare policy, and a passion for advancing individual liberty – Phoenix AZ or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

4-5) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Government & Political Affairs – $176k=$192k
• Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs – $152k-$168k

6) American Dental Association – Coordinator, Government Affairs – $57k-$71k

7-10) American University

• Producer, WAMU/1A – $75k-$80k
• Writer/Editor – $70k-$75k
• Podcast Producer, WAMU/1A – $68k
• Development Coordinator, School of Business – $28-$31/hr

11-12) The Atlantic

• Associate Editor, Editorial Booking – $77k-$85k – New York or Los Angeles
• Editorial Fellow – July 2027-June 2028 – $60k – apply by Nov. 5

13) Choice Hotels – Internal Communications & Events Manager – $99k-$117k

14) EY – Director of Legislative Policy – $314k-$597k

13) FTP – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2027 – specialties include Insights, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, and State Government Relations – $18/hr – apply by Nov. 13

14) Freeman Company – Social Media Coordinator – $24-$28/hr – DC or San Diego

15) HunaTek Government Solutions – Press Affairs Officer supporting the State Dept. – $120k-$125k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

16) Internal Revenue Service – Legislative Affairs Manager – $143k-$197k – apply by Oct 27; subject to early closure

17) Lafayette Group – Communications Specialist/Senior Associate (scroll to find)

18) NVIDIA – Policy Marketing Manager – $108k-$212k – applications will be accepted at least until Oct. 16

19) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Communications Associate – $78k-$87k

20) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, U.S. Demography, Race & Ethnicity – $95k

21) POLITICO – Live Journalism Producer 

22) Semafor – Publicist – $90k-$100k – New York

23) Sirona Strategies – Senior Health Care Policy & Advocacy Director – $125k-$200k

24-25) Smithsonian Institution

• Special Events Manager, Hirshorn Musuem – $85k-$93k – apply by Oct. 20
• Public Programs Assistant, National Zoo – $70k-$91k – apply by Oct. 22

26) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Policy Analyst – see also main career page 

27) U.S. Patent & Trademark Office – Web Communications Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 27; subject to early closure

28) Walmart – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $143k-$286k

29) …  and finally: it might not be shaping up to be a very pleasant year for Washington’s entry in the National Football League, but perhaps this broad-portfolio Manager, Communications-Consumer Products role, which includes supporting the League’s office in Canada & communications for digital media partnerships, could be a score for you – New York-based

30) … and finally, part 2: closer to home on the sports-beat, we find this fresh Baseball Communications Associate role with your Washington Nationals – Jan.-Nov. 2027 – $18/hr

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; liven it up with some happenings from our Festival Season 2026 compendium.

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 16
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 16-17
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 16-18
• MoCo Smoke Show – Kensington, MD – Oct. 17
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 17
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 17
• Virginia Beach Seafood Festival – JT’s Camp Grom – Oct. 17
• Tilghman Island Day – Tilghman, MD – Oct. 17
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave. NW – Oct. 17-18
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 17-18
• Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt – Frederick, MD – Pct. 17-18
• 60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 17-18
• Turkish Festival – 6th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Oct. 18
• Cattail Chase Races – Brookeville, MD – Oct. 18