Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fellow

Job overview

The Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fellow role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with four days in the office. Compensation is $39,000 per year. The fellow supports Avōq’s corporate communications, public affairs, and advocacy work for clients. Working with senior staff, the fellow researches issues, prepares reports, and assists with client requests and office responsibilities. The role contributes to campaign management, strategic consulting, messaging, and other client work by turning research and support into useful deliverables.

What you'll do

• Assist with research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy
• prepare reports
• assist staff with client requests and office responsibilities
• work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate communications

public affairs

fellowship

research

campaign management

media relations

strategic consulting

digital advocacy

chicago il

avōq

$39,000/year

hybrid work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• winter office closure
• hybrid work arrangements.

Why this role

Fellow program typically runs 6–12 months, with possible extension; promotion may be possible depending on work quality and department availability.

About the employer

Avōq is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.