Public Affairs Associate | Tassi Communications, Inc.

Tassi Communications is seeking a driven Public Affairs Associate to lead earned media and advocacy campaigns for high-stakes clients across Illinois. Join a boutique agency working on some of the most consequential policy issues of our time —where your work shapes opinion and inspires action.

About Tassi Communications
Tassi Communications is a boutique public affairs firmserving clients on high-stakes policy, reputation, and communications challenges across Illinois. For more than 10 years, we have partnered closely with household brands toshape public opinion, elevate key messages, and drivemeaningful outcomes.

The Public Affairs Associate will guide earned media and public affairs campaigns, supporting coalition-building anddeveloping strategies that inspire stakeholders, media, anddecision-makers. The hybrid role is located in Chicago'sNorthwest Suburbs and requires two days in-office andoccasional travel/on-site client responsibilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Hybrid position in Chicago suburbs
Opportunity to work on high-visibility issues
Competitive salary ($70,000-$85,000)
PTO, holiday pay

You will guide media and messaging campaigns for household brands while also shaping consequential policy conversations onexciting issues. The role offers direct client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a pathway for growth as the company expands.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Lead earned media and public affairs campaigns
Develop messaging, strategy, and tactical plans
Manage client communications and deliverables
Track policy, media, issues and stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experienced in public affairs, communications, and media
relations in Illinois (min. 2-4 years)
Strong writer, strategic thinker
Highly organized, able to manage fast-paced work
Comfortable in a client-facing role Excited by work in policy and media

Technical Skills & Tools

Media monitoring and research tools
Microsoft Office and presentation development
Drafting press materials and client-ready documents
Tracking news, stakeholders, and issue developments

~$70,000-85,000, commensurate with experience

Location
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