Associate, Strategic Political Campaigns

Tusk Ventures · New York

FULL TIME$90,000 – $90,000 / yr

Job Description

The Role

Tusk Ventures is seeking a sharp, high-agency Associate to join our Communications team. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role for someone who thrives on context-switching across industries, understands the modern media landscape, and wants to work directly with venture-backed founders, national reporters, and policy leaders.

You will support multiple portfolio companies across sectors including AI, healthcare, fintech, gaming, energy, and more - while contributing to firm-level thought leadership and high-profile events.

We are looking for someone who can think critically, move quickly, and engage confidently with founders and reporters. This role reports directly to the Head of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs and will work closely with firm leadership and portfolio company CEOs.

Why This Role is Different

This is not a traditional PR role. You will

Work directly with venture-backed CEOs

Engage with national reporters covering some of the most consequential debates in tech

Support policy-facing narratives that influence regulatory outcomes

Gain rare exposure to high-level convenings of founders, investors, and policymakers

This role will play a direct part in expanding the firm’s communications footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Portfolio Support

Support day-to-day digital and social media strategy and execution across multiple portfolio companies

Draft press releases, media briefs, talking points, reactive statements, and op-eds

Proactively pitching podcasts

Monitor media coverage and regulatory developments across client verticals

Help manage inbound reporter inquiries with speed and professionalism

Support coordination with external PR agencies to ensure alignment and accountability

Firm-Level Communications

Assist in coordinating high-profile events with founders, VCs, policymakers, and media

Develop event materials including run-of-show documents, speaker briefs, guest outreach, and post-event amplification

Help grow Tusk’s owned channels, including LinkedIn strategy and firm newsletter

Events & Thought Leadership

Support execution of high-level events, including VC roundtables, founder briefings, and policy convenings

Assist with run-of-show documents, speaker prep, guest outreach, post-event amplification, and logistics

Contribute to positioning firm leadership and portfolio CEOs as thought leaders

Media & Landscape Fluency

Stay current on the evolving media landscape - including traditional outlets, tech reporters, newsletters, podcasts, and social platforms

Track narrative trends shaping tech and regulatory debates

Build and maintain relationships with reporters across major tech hubs in Tusk’s network and beyond

Help identify moments where Tusk and its portfolio companies can shape emerging debates

Qualifications

Required

2-4 years of experience in communications or media relations on issue-based political campaigns, or in public affairs agency

Demonstrated success pitching reporters, securing coverage, and managing media relationships

Strong writing skills across formats (press materials, talking points, briefs, social content)

Familiarity with the current tech media landscape

Ability to juggle multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Comfortable working across multiple industries and context-switching

Comfort operating in high-stakes, fast-moving environments

Confident engaging with founders, investors, reporters, and policymakers

Strongly Preferred

Agency experience supporting multiple clients across sectors

Exposure to regulated industries (healthcare, fintech, gaming, AI policy, etc.)

Experience supporting executive thought leadership

Reporter relationships (strong plus)

Who You Are

Intellectually curious

Energized by emerging tech and regulatory strategy

Calm under pressure when dealing with reporters or sensitive issues

Comfortable engaging with founders, investors, and policy stakeholders

Proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented

Able to toggle between strategic thinking and tactical execution

What You'll Gain

Exposure to cutting-edge companies shaping the future

Firsthand experience at the intersection of venture capital and regulatory strategy

Mentorship from senior communications leadership

A front-row seat to high-profile media campaigns and policy conversations

Benefits include

401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation starting after the first year of employment.

100% covered employee premiums for medical, dental, vision (dependents and spouses 80% covered).

Generous vacation policy.

Fully paid four months of parental leave.

Covered cell phone service.

Hybrid work environment.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $90,000 and $110,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and network.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company	Tusk Ventures
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$90,000 – $90,000 / yr

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