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About the Role
As Principal of Public Affairs, you will play a critical role in supporting client relationships, ensuring they get the expertise, strategy, and execution needed to drive impactful campaigns. This role is for a self-starter with a foundational background in public affairs and client management who wants to solve big problems and deliver smart, strategic counsel to clients in high-stakes arenas.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to develop and execute winning campaign strategies.
- Support the teams working on New Jersey-based clients, ensuring their priorities and goals are met and exceeded.
- Build relationships that last, ensuring clients see you as a key contributor to their overall success.
- Prioritize crisis and proactive communications, managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
- Spot opportunities by monitoring and analyzing industry trends.
- Identify ways to expand client engagements and upsell contracts.
- Actively develop proposals, presentations and reports to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and accountability.
- Refine and optimize internal workflows to drive impact.
- Set high standards and elevate the firm’s standards for execution, innovation, and results.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in client management, public affairs, communications, government, or a related field.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- A strategic mindset and a tactical edge.
- Knowledge of New Jersey’s political, corporate, and nonprofit landscape.
- Proven ability to get things done.
Skills
- Client management
- Public affairs
- Communications
- Government relations
- Campaign strategy
- Crisis communications
- Proactive communications
- Business development
- Thought leadership
- Mentoring
- Workflow optimization
- Strategic thinking
- Tactical execution
Location
- New Jersey
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending and Commuter Savings Account
- Performance-based bonus structure with growth potential
- Opportunity for future participation in our profit-sharing program
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company contribution of your base salary
- Life insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid parental leave and family support
- Access to industry conferences, training, and certifications
- Career development and mentorship opportunities
About the Company
- Moxie Strategies shapes conversations, moves policy, and crafts campaigns that drive results.
- Founded and led by women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ professionals, with deep expertise across healthcare, energy, higher education, infrastructure, labor, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.
- Operates with Unique Depth and Bold Impact, diving deep into data, strategy, and storytelling.
- Combines deep understanding with bold execution to move the needle where it matters.
- Team includes data scientists, campaign strategists, media experts, and Emmy-winning creatives.
- Problem-solvers, communicators, and strategists who turn complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Join us and experience a workplace that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success.