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Vice President of Public Affairs jobs are open across government affairs, corporate communications, and community relations, in industries from healthcare and higher education to energy, finance, and trade associations, at levels from director to chief public affairs officer. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
Strategically manage and grow the region’s portfolio of real estate assets while successfully navigating the federal, state, & local regulatory environment and making strategic / tactical decisions about site location, entitlements, design, budgeting, construction and/or acquisition of real estate assets.- NOT A REMOTE ROLE
Job Responsibilities:
- Manages existing real estate assets to secure cash flow; minimize site lease, real estate, and some public affairs expenses; employ capital monies for new construction and acquisitions; and maximize value of assets in condemnation. Prepare monthly & quarterly reports.
- Oversees real estate matters, including policies, and procedures to protect the existing real estate inventory; and work with others to effect laws and public sentiment that is friendly to the company/industry. Prepare quarterly Real Estate and Public Affairs Reports, strategizing on current issues and developing political and community relationships campaigns.
- Coordinates with legal counsel in all matters involving restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract disputes, code violations and other legal issues.
- Maintains consistent communications with real estate and public affairs department to effectively share ideas with the parent company and sister divisions.
- Manages, coaches, and develops their sales team, holds them accountable against metrics and customer expectations, provides recognition and performance feedback by maximizing individual's talents.
- Wins support of programs from various government and community entities consistent with company goals and objectives, while thwarting obstacles to those goals and objectives.
- Works with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations to target opportunities, set real estate goals, and evaluate legal/governmental issues.
- Resolves challenging customer complaints.
- Other projects and duties assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
- Graduate degree or a real estate license preferred.
Work Experience
- 3 years real estate experience, preferably in charge of either significant portfolio management and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing/development firm.
- 2 years management experience required, preferably in a related field.
- Relevant experience managing 3rd party vendors.
Skills
- Able to read and interpret complex legal, zoning, and technical documents.
- Knowledge of media and advertising industry, business cycles, and key revenue and expense drivers.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Competencies
- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across.
- Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
- Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.
- Market, Industry, and Competitive Knowledge: Applying an understanding of the buyer’s persona and journey, the economic, cultural, and business environment, including competitive and customer behavioral trends, to position the organization for success.
- Nurturing Innovation: Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
- Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals by making and following plans, setting, and sticking to priorities and allocating resources effectively.
- Presentation: Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formal and informal settings, engaging the audience and managing the logistical components of the presentation such as the location and technology.
Physical Demands
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
- Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to fifteen pounds.
- Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
- This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Other Requirements
- Able to travel outside of the office 20% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events.
- Has a valid driver’s license.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Min: $150,000
Max: $170,000
Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Medicare Assistance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.
EEOC statement
As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.
Location
Stoneham, MA: 89 Maple St, 02180
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Job Summary:
Strategically manage and grow the region’s portfolio of real estate assets while successfully navigating the federal, state, & local regulatory environment and making strategic / tactical decisions about site location, entitlements, design, budgeting, construction and/or acquisition of real estate assets.- NOT A REMOTE ROLE
Job Responsibilities:
- Manages existing real estate assets to secure cash flow; minimize site lease, real estate, and some public affairs expenses; employ capital monies for new construction and acquisitions; and maximize value of assets in condemnation. Prepare monthly & quarterly reports.
- Oversees real estate matters, including policies, and procedures to protect the existing real estate inventory; and work with others to effect laws and public sentiment that is friendly to the company/industry. Prepare quarterly Real Estate and Public Affairs Reports, strategizing on current issues and developing political and community relationships campaigns.
- Coordinates with legal counsel in all matters involving restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract disputes, code violations and other legal issues.
- Maintains consistent communications with real estate and public affairs department to effectively share ideas with the parent company and sister divisions.
- Manages, coaches, and develops their sales team, holds them accountable against metrics and customer expectations, provides recognition and performance feedback by maximizing individual's talents.
- Wins support of programs from various government and community entities consistent with company goals and objectives, while thwarting obstacles to those goals and objectives.
- Works with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations to target opportunities, set real estate goals, and evaluate legal/governmental issues.
- Resolves challenging customer complaints.
- Other projects and duties assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
- Graduate degree or a real estate license preferred.
Work Experience
- 3 years real estate experience, preferably in charge of either significant portfolio management and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing/development firm.
- 2 years management experience required, preferably in a related field.
- Relevant experience managing 3rd party vendors.
Skills
- Able to read and interpret complex legal, zoning, and technical documents.
- Knowledge of media and advertising industry, business cycles, and key revenue and expense drivers.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Competencies
- Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively gets message across.
- Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
- Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.
- Market, Industry, and Competitive Knowledge: Applying an understanding of the buyer’s persona and journey, the economic, cultural, and business environment, including competitive and customer behavioral trends, to position the organization for success.
- Nurturing Innovation: Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
- Negotiating: Seeking to resolve different perspectives or matters of dispute by discovering shared interests and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals by making and following plans, setting, and sticking to priorities and allocating resources effectively.
- Presentation: Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formal and informal settings, engaging the audience and managing the logistical components of the presentation such as the location and technology.
Physical Demands
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
- Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to fifteen pounds.
- Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
- This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Other Requirements
- Able to travel outside of the office 20% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events.
- Has a valid driver’s license.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Min: $150,000
Max: $170,000
Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Medicare Assistance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.
EEOC statement
As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.
Location
Stoneham, MA: 89 Maple St, 02180
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of public affairs jobs.
- Ten or more years of government affairs, public policy, or communications experience
- Demonstrated experience managing relationships with elected officials and regulatory agencies
- Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, public policy, or a related field
- Proven ability to develop and execute legislative or regulatory advocacy strategies
- Experience leading and managing a public affairs, communications, or lobbying team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and public audiences
Tips for Your Vice President of Public Affairs Job Search
Lead your resume with policy wins
Hiring committees for vice president of public affairs roles want to see measurable outcomes, not just duties. Cite legislation you influenced, coalitions you built, or regulatory decisions you shaped. Vague claims about stakeholder engagement won't move you past initial screening.
Target organizations with active advocacy agendas
Your strongest applications go to employers whose current policy priorities match your subject-matter experience. If you've worked on health policy, focus on hospital systems, insurers, or patient advocacy organizations with active state or federal lobbying programs right now.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of public affairs openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your writing samples strategically
Many VP of public affairs searches require writing samples. Send materials that mirror what the organization actually produces, such as a regulatory comment letter for an energy company or a legislative brief for a trade group, not a press release if the role is government-facing.
Prepare for the stakeholder-mapping interview
Expect at least one interview stage where you're asked to map a stakeholder landscape for a hypothetical issue. Practice naming specific actors, coalition partners, and opposition groups, and describing how you'd sequence outreach before you walk in the room.
Negotiate scope before title or pay
At the VP level, your ability to hire staff, control the government affairs budget, and report directly to the CEO matters more than the title. Clarify those structural questions in final-round conversations so you're not stepping into a role with no real authority.
Vice President of Public Affairs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of public affairss?
The most active employers for vice president of public affairss right now are Burson, Burson Global, and Moody's, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, energy companies, and large trade associations tend to post the most consistently across the year.
How many vice president of public affairs jobs are remote?
About 89% of vice president of public affairs openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Roles focused on federal or state lobbying and government relations tend to require on-site presence in Washington, D.C. or a state capital, while corporate communications and community affairs positions offer more hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a vice president of public affairs?
Most vice presidents of public affairs build their careers through a combination of government service, in-house policy roles, or public affairs agency experience. Start in a government affairs coordinator or policy analyst role, move into a director-level position managing a specific issue portfolio, and develop a record of successful advocacy campaigns before pursuing VP-level opportunities.
Can you get a vice president of public affairs job without direct lobbying experience?
Yes, though you'll need to demonstrate equivalent influence-building experience. Candidates who have held senior communications, policy, or external relations roles inside government, nonprofits, or regulated industries often make successful transitions. Emphasize any work where you shaped decision-making by external bodies, managed coalitions, or represented your organization to regulators or elected officials.
What does the vice president of public affairs interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR is followed by a substantive conversation with the hiring executive or chief communications officer about your policy experience and strategic approach. Final rounds usually include a presentation on a real or hypothetical issue facing the organization and a panel interview with senior leadership and board members.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of public affairs jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of public affairs jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your policy background and geographic preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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