Thursday, November 12, 2026

Warm Up to These Jobs

Hello Thursday job-seekers! Rain today, chills ahead, jobs below. Enjoy.

1) The American Bar Association is seeking a Deputy Director, Government Affairs with 10 years’ experience working with Congress or the Executive Branch of government in the public or private sphere on legislative, regulatory, or governmental policy, as well as a JD or PhD – $158k-196k

2) New Heights Communications is recruiting for a Senior Associate with 3+ years’ experience that includes hands-on work in both media relations and social media, along with ability to lead the work & not just wait for assignments – $70k-$80k – remote-based; DC area preferred – see more about them here 

3-4) The New States Democracy Center has shared these remote-based roles – see also main career page

  • Deputy Director of Digital –$145k-$155k – 10+ years of related experience that includes integrated digital communications strategies across social media, web & email desired
  • Social Media Manager – $85k+ – 6+ years of experience working in social media in a news-driven environment sought, along with ability to create social-first visuals using tools like Canva, Figma or Adobe Creative Suite – preference for candidates based in DC, Boston or New York

5) TikTok USDS Joint Venture, the majority-American-owned corporate entity managing TikTok's U.S. operations, is seeking a Public Relations Manager with 10+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, journalism or agency environments, focusing on technology, public policy or complex consumer issues – $126k-$239k

6) Abbott – Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives – $99k-$198k

7) Amazon – Communications Manager, Last-Mile Issues & Issues Campaigns – $125k-$207k – Arlington, Va., New York, Nashville or Seattle

8) AMR Management Services – Director of Government Affairs supporting the National Association of State Chief Information Officers – see also main career page 

9) ASRC Federal – Senior Communications Specialist supporting the NOAA/NASA Geostationary Extended Observations program – $127k-$190k

10) Burson – Assistant Account Exec, Technology – $35k-$70k

11) CACI – Public Relations Manager – $94k-$198k

12) Calvert County – Social Media Program Coordinator – $51k-$59k – Prince Frederick, MD – apply by Nov. 16 

13-19) Capitol Hill

20) Eccalon – Communications Specialist – it’s not apparent in listing, but we’ve determined this is Arlington-based – see also main career page 

21) Epstein Becker Green – Director of Marketing, Communications & Brand – $200k-$255k – see also main career page 

22) European Union Delegation to the U.S. – Press & Information Officer – $140k-$150k – apply by Nov. 23 – scroll down to find email application instructions

23-24) GEICO

) Georgetown University – Research Associate supporting the HRC Oral History Project at the Institute for Women, Peace & Security – $41k-$65k – apply by Nov. 15

25-26) Guidehouse – see also main career page

27) Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Communications Specialist – $62k-$180k – Laurel, MD

28) Mystery Montgomery County Council Member – Communications Director – $64k-$82k

29) Mystery nonprofit – Engagement Associate – temporary role – $25-$30/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill 

30) Mystery non-profit with focus on international politics – Creative Operations Coordinator – 4-month term – $1,400-$1,700/wk – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

31) Ocean Conservancy – Director, Gift Planning – $140k-$145k – location flexible in select states incl. DC, MD & Va. – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

32) Patent & Trademark Office – Social Media Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Nov. 19; subject to early closure

33) Policy Circle – Policy Manager – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

34) Resources for the Future (scroll to find)

35) St. Mark Catholic School – Marketing/Social Media Coordinator – part-time – $18-$22/hr – apply by Dec. 4

36) Seabury Resources for Aging – Communications Manager – $65k-$75k – see also man career page 

37) Smith Bucklin – Marketing & Communications Services Coordinator – $62k-$68k – DC or Chicago

38) University of Maryland – Science Writer/Media Coordinator supporting the College of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences – $79k-$95k – apply by Nov. 17 

39) United Nations Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East – Director, Washington Office – apply by Dec. 6

40) Virginia Railway Express – Marketing Communications & Engagement Specialist – $80k-$105k – see also main career page 

41) We. Communications – Senior Vice President, Content & Creator/Social Influence & Public Affairs – $195k-$234k – see also main career page 

42) … and finally: fancy yourself the leader of a well-loved DC-area institution? Look no further than this awesome Director post with of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization – $148k-$175k – Quantico, Va. – apply by Nov. 23 – see the full slate of terrific MCM runs here 

43) … and finally, part 2: our friends at the British Embassy are having another go at filling this neat+challenging Diary Secretary role keeping the Ambassador’s schedule on track, so it’s up to one of you to wow them this time around – $68k – apply by Nov. 23

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2026 draws to a close:  

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