Communications Associate, Campaign Finance & Ethics

Campaign Legal Center; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Parental leave

Job summary

Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Communications Associate in Washington, DC, to serve as the communications liaison with the legal and policy staff working on the Campaign Finance and Ethics portfolio. The role requires strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with a focus on producing timely, accurate content and messaging across web, email, and social platforms.

Preference is for candidates in the DC area with a hybrid work schedule (in‑office at least one day per week),

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of communications or journalism experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills including the ability to write quick, accurate content that is SEO- and GEO-optimized.
• Solid understanding of campaign finance and ethics issues and the ability to learn nuances quickly.
• Experience explaining legal or legislative concepts.
• Proven ability to liaise with colleagues and work across departments.
• Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact from Communications to program staff working on Campaign Finance and Ethics.
• Coordinate, review and refine all written content related to Campaign Finance and Ethics.
• Develop communications plans and ensure timely production of deliverables.
• Edit materials to AP style and align with DEI values and brand guidance.
• Draft web, email, and social copy and provide strategic guidance for messaging.

Skills

Communications experience

Writing and editing

SEO optimization

Team collaboration

Job description

Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Communications Associate in Washington, DC, to serve as the communications liaison with the legal and policy staff working on the Campaign Finance and Ethics portfolio. The role requires strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with a focus on producing timely, accurate content and messaging across web, email, and social platforms.

Preference is for candidates in the DC area with a hybrid work schedule (in‑office at least one day per week),