Manager, Advocacy

Who We Are

BG Advocacy is an independent partner agency that complements the broader communications services of Bryson Gillette. With expertise in strategic communications, issue campaigns, third-party engagement, and lobbying, BG Advocacy develops tailored strategies to help clients tackle their most pressing needs. We position our clients to advance their causes, influence policy, and achieve maximum impact by drawing on our deep knowledge of and relationships with Congress, across industries, and with key third-party stakeholders and decision-makers.

Bryson Gillette is a Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C.-based, Black-owned, intentionally diverse public affairs firm. Bryson Gillette has expertise in strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, political consulting, and public opinion research. Bryson Gillette is a mission-driven organization that partners with companies, candidates, and individuals fighting to make the world more just, safe, healthy, and prosperous for all.

We not only work with clients who are striving to build a more equitable and open world – we actively do our part. Across Bryson Gillette and BG Advocacy, our leadership team is 88% people of color and/or women, and our staff generally is 73% women and 55% people of color, making us one of the most diverse teams of our size. We operate in English and Spanish. We believe that diverse teams are necessary in order to communicate effectively with diverse communities and design more persuasive, innovative, and authentic campaigns.

We are also a fun, smart, collaborative group who care about the world around us and seek to make positive change at home and across the country. We are experts without egos and creatives without control issues. Come work with us and you’ll learn a lot, make an impact, and have fun doing it.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and/or veteran status.

Who You Are

You are a smart, kind, friendly individual who works hard and well with others and demonstrates high emotional intelligence. You are an exceptional communicator who produces excellent, strategic, and creative work, while also bringing a lot of heart to everything you do. People describe you as a self-starter and problem-solver, who multitasks well and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring a diverse perspective to every conversation, while also listening and empathizing. Above all, you want to leave a lasting, positive impact on the world around you.

What You’ll Do

Be a project manager: We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients. You will be a key part of our team, working as a project manager directly supporting the Executive Vice President with business development, client services, and administration of BG Advocacy’s day-to-day business. You will be responsible for tracking tasks and deliverables, and ensuring that deadlines are met so that no balls are dropped. To be successful, you’ll need to stay exceptionally organized and be comfortable managing up.

Government Affairs and Lobbying: You’ll support the Government Affairs and Lobbying team through research, including monitoring and tracking client activity, legislation, and relevant bills. Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations to inform direct lobbying efforts. Work collaboratively with senior staff to help develop and execute advocacy strategies that advance organizational objectives.

Create and support strategic communications plans: In this role, you’ll work with our principal to create communications plans and execute on those strategies. You will work on all types of public affairs and issue advocacy campaigns, leveraging traditional, print outlets and broadcast/cable television, as well as digital and social platforms. To do so successfully, you will be thoughtful, curious, strategic, and use good judgment.

Communicate clearly: With guidance from senior team members, in both public affairs and issue advocacy campaigns, you will write and craft a range of communications, including media advisories, talking points, proposals, op-eds, policy memos, and other content.

Stakeholder Engagement: It will be important for you to build relationships with clients, team members, and vendors, and to do so in an in-person and remote environment. From time to time, you may be asked to meet independently with senior staff and/or clients, and to serve as a conduit between BG Advocacy and other Bryson Gillette areas of practice. Building rapport over the phone, Zoom, and email is crucial. Upholding a strict level of confidentiality, while establishing and maintaining trusting and warm relationships both internally and externally is key.

Be a team player and grow: We are currently a mid-sized team but are continually growing. We have an all-hands-on-deck approach in a remote working environment. To be successful in this role, you should have an entrepreneurial spirit and will be excited to help grow the business. You will be responsive to emails, texts, and calls from clients, team members, and vendors.

What Skills and Experiences You’ll Bring

• At least 2-3 years of work experience in communications, politics, in government, and/or public affairs agencies
• Self-starter, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organized
• Strong ability to work effectively with senior management and senior-level clients and to anticipate needs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong research background or skillset
• A growth mindset

What Would Be Great to Bring

• Experience working on issues related to social or racial justice advocacy
• Multi-client relationship experience
• Experience with multicultural media outlets (Spanish-speaking and writing a plus but not required)
• Familiarity with and/or ability to utilize AI tools
• Good sense of humor

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000 annually. For clarity, this is the starting range for the position; it is not an indication that you are capped at that range once you’re in the position.
• BG Advocacy provides insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, which includes fully paid monthly premiums for a PPO health plan, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) Plan w/ Employer Match
• Flexible Time-Off policy after 90-day period with no vacation caps
• Generous, paid parental leave
• Discretionary, year-end bonuses

How to Apply

Application Deadline: July 6, 2025

Interested candidates should submit both of the following to Raúl Hernández, Vice President, People ([email protected]).

Please upload:

• Resume (Naming Convention: Last Name. First Name_Resume)
• Cover letter (Last Name. First Name_Cover Letter) answering the following questions (in no more than one page, 11 point font):
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What makes you an exceptional candidate for this position in particular?
  • Where did you learn about this opportunity?