Public Affairs Coordinator

Public Affairs Coordinator

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has expanded nationwide with 14 offices and over 700 employees, including 300+ attorneys and policy professionals. With more than 55 years in the industry, we are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and communities.

We have an immediate need for a Public Affairs Coordinator to join our Washington, DC office and support the growing Public Affairs and Strategic Communications practice.

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans for clients, including media outreach and messaging.
• Draft press releases, talking points, op‑eds, and other written materials for client initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and provide timely updates and analysis to clients and internal teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
• Assist in crisis communications and rapid response efforts as needed.
• Support client meetings, briefings, and events, including preparation of materials and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with attorneys, policy professionals, and other team members to integrate communications strategies with legislative and regulatory objectives.
• Conduct research on policy issues, media trends, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• 2‑4 years of experience as a press aide or in a communications role within the U.S. House, Senate, or Administration (required).
• Experience working with or for private sector clients in public affairs or strategic communications (preferred).
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive messaging.
• Familiarity with media relations and political communications strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Existing relationships with national and trade media outlets (a plus).
• Knowledge of digital and social media strategies for public affairs campaigns.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, profit sharing and vacation/sick/personal time off.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal‑opportunity employer. Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of citizenship; the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship unless Brownstein is assuming sponsorship of an existing visa, including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Public Relations and Writing/Editing
• Industries:
  Government Relations Services