Public Affairs Associate
Zoetis
August 19, 2026
Remote friendly (Troy Hills, NJ)
United States
$82,000 - $118,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Purpose of the Role
- Support the Head of U.S. Federal & State Affairs in political outreach and engagement with policymakers and allied stakeholders.
- Oversee operations of Zoetis’ political action committee (PAC).
- Draft policy and advocacy messaging and content.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Author and develop communications for policymakers, colleagues, customers, management, and senior executives (e.g., executive briefings) across digital tools and formats.
- Partner with Public Affairs on internal policy and PAC communications to promote colleague education, fundraising, and engagement.
- Participate in cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Medical, R&D, Legal, Commercial).
- Manage Zoetis PAC, including fundraising and reporting responsibilities.
- Manage projects effectively and assist other team members as appropriate.
- Collaborate externally with key stakeholders such as trade associations.
- Track contributions, participation rates, and fundraising performance.
- Manage PAC compliance requirements and recordkeeping.
- Track political and legislative developments relevant to company priorities.
Qualifications
- 5+ years public affairs, communications, and/or PAC management experience.
- Experienced writer/communicator working with consultants.
- Research and communication skills to develop advocacy briefs, materials, talking points, and presentations.
- Policymaker scheduling experience.
- Comfort interacting with and supporting senior executives.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Personal Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written/verbal communication; ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinking; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, policy, and political processes.
- Team player; leads projects with cross-functional teams.
Benefits/Compensation
- U.S. base salary range: $82,000–$118,000; eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Healthcare/insurance (from day one), 401K match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.
Application Instructions
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
- Support the Head of U.S. Federal & State Affairs in political outreach and engagement with policymakers and allied stakeholders.
- Oversee operations of Zoetis’ political action committee (PAC).
- Draft policy and advocacy messaging and content.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Author and develop communications for policymakers, colleagues, customers, management, and senior executives (e.g., executive briefings) across digital tools and formats.
- Partner with Public Affairs on internal policy and PAC communications to promote colleague education, fundraising, and engagement.
- Participate in cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Medical, R&D, Legal, Commercial).
- Manage Zoetis PAC, including fundraising and reporting responsibilities.
- Manage projects effectively and assist other team members as appropriate.
- Collaborate externally with key stakeholders such as trade associations.
- Track contributions, participation rates, and fundraising performance.
- Manage PAC compliance requirements and recordkeeping.
- Track political and legislative developments relevant to company priorities.
Qualifications
- 5+ years public affairs, communications, and/or PAC management experience.
- Experienced writer/communicator working with consultants.
- Research and communication skills to develop advocacy briefs, materials, talking points, and presentations.
- Policymaker scheduling experience.
- Comfort interacting with and supporting senior executives.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Personal Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written/verbal communication; ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinking; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, policy, and political processes.
- Team player; leads projects with cross-functional teams.
Benefits/Compensation
- U.S. base salary range: $82,000–$118,000; eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Healthcare/insurance (from day one), 401K match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.
Application Instructions
- Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.