# Associate, Public Affairs

> Avōq · Washington, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-21

**Salary:** USD 55,000–70,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Public Affairs

## Description

We are seeking an Associate to serve in a key support role working on the day-to-day operations of a diverse array of client accounts.

### WHO YOU ARE

-   A strategic and creative thinker that can quickly understand and analyze complex challenges.
-   A constant innovator who prefers change and progress over routine.
-   Is inspired to make a change in the world through storytelling.
-   Thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

### WHAT YOU’LL DO

-   Support day-to-day client interaction and strategy implementation for a portfolio of clients;
-   Develop compelling content, such as website copy, social media posts, stakeholder communications, presentations, reports, memos, letters to the editor, and op-eds;
-   Oversee market research projects, including, but not limited to: (1) creating and/or updating existing stakeholder, influencer and media lists by identifying new and relevant contacts, (2) media activity reports using in-house monitoring tools, and (3) social media sentiment analysis reports;
-   Develop and execute innovative digital advertising strategies;
-   Collaborate with managers and designers to develop compelling content and creative products;
-   Manage timelines, budgets, vendors and personnel for a fast-paced office in highly organized and efficient fashion;
-   Contribute to creative brainstorming;
-   Manage Fellows on large projects;
-   Distill critical data points and narratives through research;
-   Implement public affairs and public relations campaigns for corporations, advocacy groups and non-profits; and
-   Assist in the proposal writing process.

## Requirements

### YOUR EXPERIENCE

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in _all_ areas below:

-   1-3 years of work experience related to media relations, communications, and/or digital and social media strategy;
-   Demonstrated ability to leverage social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), and knowledge/interest in social media trends; 
-   Basic knowledge of digital advertising;
-   Ability to communicate professionally – this role will include interfacing with clients, media and other external audiences, in addition to colleagues;
-   Excellent writing, editing, research and presentation skills; and
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

As an exceptional candidate, you possess _many_ of the following attributes:

-   Political campaign, governmental and/or PR agency experience;
-   Intellectual curiosity about policy issues, business and media and where the three intersect;
-   Hands-on digital advertising experience is a plus;
-   Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail;
-   A proven track record of successfully completing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

_Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role.  If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!_

## Benefits

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. 

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

-   100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
-   Paid parental leave
-   401(k) contributions
-   Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
-   12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 
-   Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [**Talent@teamavoq.com**](mailto:Talent@teamavoq.com) and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

## Apply

[Apply at Avōq](https://apply.workable.com/teamavoq/j/6949011F80/apply)

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