Djeholdings

Senior Account Supervisor, Public & Government Affairs

Washington DC, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 13 days ago

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About the role

Edelman's Public & Government Affairs team helps clients navigate complex policy, political, regulatory, reputational, and stakeholder environments.
This role is ideal for a strong communications professional with experience translating complex policy issues into clear, compelling strategies and content for policymaker, stakeholder, media, and public audiences.
The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in policy communications, preferably gained through work in government, on Capitol Hill, at a trade association, within a public affairs agency, or in a corporate public affairs environment.

Develop and execute public affairs and policy communications strategies that support client business, reputational, and advocacy objectives.
Support the development of integrated communications plans that connect policy goals with earned media, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership, digital, and advocacy tactics.
Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, helping manage workstreams, deadlines, deliverables, and expectations.
Prepare client-ready materials, including messaging documents, talking points, policy one-pagers, memos, briefing materials, media materials, campaign plans, and executive communications.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science, public policy, journalism, government affairs, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in public affairs, policy communications, government affairs, political campaigns, Capitol Hill, a trade association, corporate communications, or an agency environment.
Ability to connect policy developments to communications strategy.

Experience working on or around energy policy or in communications around energy, including energy production, clean energy, utilities, transmission, permitting, infrastructure, sustainability, or related policy issues.
Prior experience in government, on Capitol Hill, at a trade association, in a political campaign, or in a public affairs agency.
Experience supporting advocacy, coalition, issue, or reputation campaigns.
Familiarity with digital campaign development, social media strategy, paid media, or grassroots/grasstops engagement.
Strong understanding of Washington, D.C. policy, media, and stakeholder dynamics.
Ability to make complex policy issues understandable and relevant to business, public, and policymaker audiences.
Strong client service orientation, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel r

medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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