Government Affairs Associate

About the Role

The Government Affairs Associate will be responsible for supporting the DC-based federal affairs and political intelligence team by tracking and monitoring legislative proceedings, researching policy, and writing and distributing internal and client-facing communications summarizing federal and state legislative activities. The Associate will be the lead for client scheduling for advocacy fly-ins, lobbying compliance, and internal communications products. The Associate will support the team in client-facing and Congressional-facing meetings with clients, as well as play a supporting role in managing the intern program. Washington, D.C.-based candidates are required; the position is primarily in-person with some hybrid options.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities, developing and maintaining tracking systems for client legislative and regulatory priorities. Attend hearings and draft summaries.
• Draft internal and external communications to explain complex political and legislative developments for internal and client audiences.
• Draft client updates and serve as a direct conduit for client communications.
• Coordinate schedules and fly-in logistics for client visits to Washington.
• Attend and participate in meetings with policymakers and staff.
• Generate advocacy content, including reports, factsheets, press memos, earned media submissions, emails, social media posts, and other written materials.
• Act as a central coordinator for a busy Government Affairs team working on behalf of a diverse client set.
• Handle some administrative responsibilities and other duties as needed.
• Ensure all work performed meets R&R quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience on a Congressional staff, private sector/non-profit advocacy, and/or federal campaign.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write for a diversity of audiences.
• Comfortable speaking in front of policymakers, their staff, and business and non-profit executives.
• Ability to absorb, understand, distill, and communicate new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to look ahead and anticipate team needs.
• A team player whose qualities and motivations align with our agency’s core values – fearless, integrity, advocacy, impact, ingenuity, and foresight.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Recharge and unwind with a generous time-off policy.
• Stay connected with a mobile stipend.
• Secure your financial future with a 401k and company match.
• Make a difference through community involvement with time and financial matching.
• Set goals and track progress through annual performance reviews.
• Learning and development opportunities.

About R&R Partners

Founded in 1974, R&R Partners is a full-service advertising agency with a long-standing tradition of producing award-winning creative solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands in the travel, tourism and hospitality, technology and innovation, and purpose categories.

As an independent agency, we are free to do what’s necessary to help our partners achieve their goals. We don’t shy away from taking on social issues and monumental tasks that transcend marketing because our people and our talents transcend what you’d find at a typical agency. Simply put, we’re built to do what other agencies can’t.

With a footprint in major markets across North America, we never let location get in the way of producing the best work for our clients, which include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Boeing, Allegiant Airlines, Las Vegas Raiders, Brand USA, Topgolf, Hyatt, Firestone Walker, Cox Business, Intermountain Healthcare, and many others.

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