Director of Corporate Affairs Jobs

Director of Corporate Affairs jobs are open across government relations, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy, hired in industries from energy and finance to healthcare and utilities, at levels from manager to senior director and VP. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top stateNew York
Top employerBurson Global
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type79% Hybrid
Top industryMarketing

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Corporate Affairs Intern
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Corporate Affairs Intern
Tetra Pak
Denton, Texas
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$22 - $25/hr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Account Executive, Corporate Affairs
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Account Executive, Corporate Affairs
ZENO Group
New York, New York
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$55k - $72k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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MBA Intern - Corporate Affairs
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MBA Intern - Corporate Affairs
AstraZeneca
Wilmington, Delaware
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
On-Site
10,000+

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Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Health Policy - Burson
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Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Health Policy - Burson
Burson Global
New York, New York
Accounting
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$125k - $295k/yr
Hybrid

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Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Health Policy - Burson
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Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Health Policy - Burson
Burson Global
Washington, District of Columbia
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$125k - $295k/yr
Hybrid

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Director of Corporate Affairs Job Market

Who's Hiring

Burson Global9 open roles
ZENO6 open roles
Burson5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of corporate affairs jobs.

  • 7 or more years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or corporate communications
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing external stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, communications, law, or a related field
  • Proven ability to manage relationships with elected officials, regulators, and industry associations
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and advising senior executives on reputational risk
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive briefings and public testimony

Tips for Your Director of Corporate Affairs Job Search

Lead your resume with policy outcomes

Directors of corporate affairs are hired for results, not activities. Reframe your resume bullets around measurable policy wins, regulatory outcomes, or legislative milestones you influenced, not the meetings you attended or coalitions you joined.

Tailor your materials to sector context

Corporate affairs looks different in energy than in pharma or financial services. Align your cover letter and resume to the regulatory environment of that specific industry, referencing the agencies, frameworks, or stakeholder groups relevant to that sector.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of corporate affairs openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies with active regulatory exposure

Corporate affairs roles appear most often when a company is navigating legislation, a merger, an ESG push, or a reputational challenge. Search for employers in those situations and frame your application around the specific challenge they face.

Prepare a stakeholder map for your interview

Interviewers for corporate affairs roles want to see how you think about influence. Walk in ready to describe the government, media, community, and investor stakeholders you have managed and how you prioritized competing interests across each group.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Corporate affairs titles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you will have direct access to the C-suite, control over external advocacy budgets, and responsibility for public affairs versus only internal communications.

Director of Corporate Affairs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of corporate affairss?

The most active employers for director of corporate affairss right now are Burson Global, ZENO, and Burson, and the most openings are in New York, Illinois, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest demand include energy, financial services, healthcare, and utilities.

How many director of corporate affairs jobs are remote?

About 82% of director of corporate affairs openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are less common for this role than in many other director-level positions. Sub-areas focused on external communications strategy and policy research tend to offer more location flexibility than roles requiring direct government relations or in-person stakeholder engagement.

How do you become a director of corporate affairs?

Most directors of corporate affairs build their careers by starting in government, public policy, communications, or regulatory affairs, then moving into corporate settings where they manage external stakeholder relationships. Advancing typically requires demonstrating that you can influence outcomes across government, media, and community audiences, developing expertise in a specific regulated industry, and building a network that includes policymakers, journalists, and advocacy groups.

Can you get hired as a director of corporate affairs without direct experience?

Transitioning into a director of corporate affairs role without a traditional corporate affairs background is possible if you have deep expertise in an adjacent area such as government service, legislative staff work, journalism, law, or executive communications. Employers often prioritize proven relationships with regulators or policymakers and demonstrated ability to manage reputational risk over a corporate affairs title held previously.

What does the director of corporate affairs interview process look like?

The interview process for director of corporate affairs roles typically includes an initial screening with HR or a talent team, followed by substantive conversations with the chief communications officer, general counsel, or CEO depending on the company's structure. Later rounds often include a written exercise or presentation asking you to draft a stakeholder strategy or crisis response framework, and may involve meeting board members or senior external advisors.

Where can I find and apply to director of corporate affairs jobs?

You can find and apply to director of corporate affairs jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, sector expertise, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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