Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fellow

Avoq; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and…

Paid parental leave

401(k) contributions

Hybrid work arrangements (4 days in in

12 paid company holidays per year

Winter break: Offices close the last

Job summary

Avōq is seeking a communications fellow to join a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in public affairs and corporate reputation. The role offers exposure to fast-paced campaigns, with opportunities to work on strategic messaging and digital advocacy across diverse projects.

The program typically lasts 6-12 months, with potential promotion based on performance and department availability. A strong writer and researcher who can work collaboratively will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Digital advocacy

Online marketing

Media production

Video editing

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Policy knowledge

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

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!

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 (4 days in office)
• 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 [e-mail] 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.