Public Affairs Associate

Prosperity Now

Public Affairs Associate managing media relations and public communications for Prosperity Now. Supporting policy engagement and campaign execution in a remote position.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations, public communications, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible content. Proficient in drafting press materials and coordinating public-facing campaigns aligned with organizational priorities.

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Media RelationsPublic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementContent TranslationPress Material Drafting

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Media CoveragePress ClipsCommunication StrategyPublic AffairsReputation ManagementBriefingsPresentationsExternal EngagementsPublic-Facing CampaignsPolicy Messaging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Public Affairs Associate supports external affairs, media relations, and public communications.
Monitor media coverage, prepare press materials, and assist in stakeholder engagement.
Translate complex policy issues into accessible content and support the organization’s narrative and reputation management.
Track and summarize media coverage, compile press clips and coverage trends.
Draft press materials, talking points, and external communications in collaboration with the Communications team.
Assist in preparing briefings, presentations, and reports for media inquiries and external engagements.
Coordinate with the Communications team to ensure policy-related messaging aligns with organizational priorities.
Support the development and execution of public-facing campaigns, announcements, and events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

None specified regarding specific skills, technical knowledge, education level, certifications, software proficiency, language requirements, work authorization needs.
Expected Travel: ~ 25% for company events, including the annual Prosperity Summit, and quarterly in-person meetings in Washington, D.C.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Prosperity Now is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.