Account Supervisor, Public Affairs

RH Strategic is seeking an Account Supervisor with public affairs expertise to join its team in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for professionals who are experienced working closely with clients at the intersection of policy and communications within the D.C. market, with particular emphasis on the issues that affect the technology, labor and healthcare policy sectors.

This is a full-time role based in Washington, D.C., requiring an in-office presence of at least three days per week. To be qualified, candidates must currently reside in the DMV metro area.

RH Strategic is a well-established public relations agency with a robust client portfolio across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, government, sustainability, and education industries. We are accepting applications from those curious about innovations shaping our future and interested in making an impact through meaningful storytelling.

Responsibilities may include:

• Leading creation and execution of public affairs strategies and campaigns to influence public policy and regulation through the press, social media and events, and engagement with coalitions, trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy organizations.


• Conceptualizing, drafting and editing public affairs and policy communications content such as talking points, briefing documents, op-eds and testimony.


• Monitoring legislation and policy developments, and strategically counseling clients on real-time policy updates, their impacts, and methods to shape outcomes.


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, particularly their government relations teams, and acting as a strategic communications advisor.


• Leading internal teams and utilizing available resources to ensure the team meets project expectations, delivers high-quality work, and ensures strategies align with business goals.


• Representing the firm and clients among influencers and organizations within DC.


• Mentoring junior staff and shaping their professional growth.

What we’re looking for:

• Congressional Hill experience, with at least two (2) years working for a Member of Congress.


• Experience advocating on behalf of an association, agency, administration, or corporation to Congress to influence federal policy.


• Experience in a D.C.-based public affairs or PR agency (at least two (2) years), or in corporate government relations or communications.


• A strong understanding of how policy and regulation are shaped and influenced.


• Creative, critical thinker who brings fresh, proactive ideas to client campaigns.


• Demonstrated interest in policy issues, particularly across sectors such as technology, labor, or healthcare.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of policy, public affairs and/or policy communications experience.


• Ability to devise and execute public affairs communications strategies and campaigns to support client objectives.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.


• Experience developing content including congressional testimony, executive reporting materials, blogs and bylines, and policy messaging and briefings.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with teams, clients, media, and partners.


• Ability to take feedback and apply it to future work, with a natural curiosity and desire to grow.


• Must be a proactive, detail-oriented communicator.

Pay and Benefits

Salary $95,000-$120,000 annually.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. The Company may, in its discretion, also offer an annual bonus in an amount, if any, to be determined by the Company. Bonuses are not guaranteed.

Benefits:

For this role, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.


• Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month.


• Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.


• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.


• Stipends: Professional development and wellness.

RH Strategic is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will not be able to respond to every submission. No calls, recruiters, or offers for contract work, please.