# Public Affairs Fellow

**Company:** [Avōq](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ks9Gfcv2ZMJXwkkhtetd8B.md)
**Location:** Washington, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Public Affairs

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## Description

We are seeking a communications fellow who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs and corporate reputation. If you’re a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you’ve found the right firm.

### Who you are

-   Resourceful and able to work independently
-   Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
-   Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
-   A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
-   Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
-   Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team 

### What you’ll do

-   Routinely assist with the firm's core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
-   Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.

The Fellow Program typically runs for 6-12 months with the possibility to extend beyond the initial timeframe. Fellows may be eligible for promotion depending on the quality of their work and department availability.

## Requirements

### Your Experience

Strong candidates will possess many of the following attributes:

-   Exceptional writing and research skills
-   An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
-   Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
-   Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
-   Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
-   Background in politics, economics, business, or journalism strongly desired
-   Experience on campaigns a plus
-   Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
-   Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs

_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 for this role is $39,000

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
-   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.