ACPR Federal Manager

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; office attendance required at least three days per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Must reside in an hirify.global-supported U.S. location.

Salary: $132,000–$139,000 USD per year, plus benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven multimedia organization producing news, information, and music programming in partnership with independent public radio stations across the United States.

What you will do

• Build and maintain political networks across Capitol Hill and federal agencies while serving as a registered lobbyist.
• Manage LDA compliance activities and execute federal advocacy strategies supporting public radio stations.
• Track legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and brief internal leadership and coalition partners.
• Plan policy briefings, staff delegations, advocacy days, and meetings with congressional staff.
• Research Members of Congress and executive branch officials to inform political and advocacy strategies.
• Develop advocacy materials including hill blasts, factsheets, testimony, and blog posts with the communications and engagement team.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in government affairs or advocacy.
• Experience working in Congress, especially the House of Representatives, or working on agriculture or Farm Bill issues.
• Established professional networks on Capitol Hill and experience navigating the federal appropriations process.
• Experience with nonpartisan advocacy initiatives and bipartisan lawmakers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.

Nice to have

• Experience creating programs and championing or adapting appropriations for member organizations or trade associations.
• Knowledge of local media ecosystems, emergency communications networks, rural development, or local cultural institutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on public radio, accuracy, fairness, integrity, and social responsibility.
• Collaborative workplace committed to diverse voices and inclusion.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement savings options for eligible employees.
• Paid time off and financial well-being benefits.
• Full-time exempt employment with a hybrid work arrangement.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. EST on October 9, 2026.
• Address an example of developing or changing a policy or program from the original idea through execution in the cover letter.