Public affairs specialist

Public affairs specialists manage an organisation's relationships with government, policymakers, and the public on policy issues. The work involves monitoring policy and legislation, advocating positions, building relationships with officials and stakeholders, and communicating on issues that affect the organisation.

They work for companies, associations, and nonprofits. The role suits articulate, politically aware, strategic people who understand policy and advocacy, can build relationships with officials and stakeholders, communicate persuasively on issues, and combine communications skill with the policy knowledge and judgment to advance an organisation's interests in the public and political arena.