Trip Yang Strategies: Public Affairs Strategist

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Public Affairs Strategist

Location: NY, NY • Contract, Full Time • Hybrid/On-Site

Reports To: Senior Strategist

About TYS

Trip Yang Strategies is a nationally recognized, MWBE-owned political consulting firm that helps candidates, organizations, and causes win in competitive environments. We provide full-service support in campaign and public affairs strategy, direct mail and digital advertising, messaging and budget advising, political engagement, and voter contact. Our work is disciplined, data-driven, and built to win.

About the Role

TYS is seeking a sharp, strategic, and execution-oriented Public Affairs Strategist to advise clients and lead multi-channel campaign programs. This role is for someone who can think big, write tight, and manage the details. You will serve as a trusted advisor to candidates and organizational clients while project-managing TYS products and services - with a strong emphasis on government and public affairs. ** Ideal candidate will be based in the New York Metropolitan area.**

Key Responsibilities

Campaign & Political Advising

• Serve as a strategic advisor to candidates and clients on campaign positioning, messaging, and voter targeting

• Provide ongoing political guidance grounded in district analysis, opposition research, and coalition dynamics

• Develop comprehensive campaign plans, communications calendars, and paid media strategies

Project Management & Product Delivery

• Project manage TYS services, including direct mail, print materials, and digital ads from concept through delivery

• Draft and edit copy for mail, digital ads, scripts, and persuasive communications

• Manage vendor relationships and timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget

• Maintain internal tracking systems for deliverables, approvals, and production schedules

Communications Guidance

• Advise on earned media strategy, rapid response, and message discipline

• Draft messaging memos, briefing documents, and client-facing strategy decks

• Collaborate with operations and creative teams to ensure strategic alignment across all outputs

Government and Public Affairs

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and state government officials, media, community groups, and other stakeholders

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments

• Attending meetings with elected officials and stakeholders as well as hearings and government meetings

• Occasional travel to Albany or other locations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in political campaigns, consulting, public affairs, or government, with experience in city or state government highly desirable

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the legislative process, government, and public policy

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft compelling, concise messaging

• Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Proficiency with digital ad platforms, analytics dashboards, and project management tools

• Comfort advising candidates and stakeholders directly

Preferred:

• Experience as a registered lobbyist

What We Offer

This is a long-term contract position with monthly compensation ranging from $7,500 to $8,500, commensurate with experience.

• Competitive compensation, including potential performance-based bonuses

• Growth opportunities within a nationally recognized political consulting firm

• Direct exposure to high-level strategy and client leadership

• A diverse, fast-paced environment where you will own real responsibility and see your work move numbers

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, TYS offers equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or any other impermissible criterion or circumstances