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Madison
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What is the day in the life of a lobbyist like?
I am aware that many days are spent on capitol hill (normally at the state level), but what do the other days look like? Is it more of a work from home type job, etc? #agriculture #lobbyist
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Virginia Poe
Director, Government Relations and Public Policy
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As a lobbyist, your main goal is to support your client's objectives. You might work directly for a company, be part of a trade association, or work for a firm that has multiple clients. To succeed, you need to understand which laws might affect your client and identify key decision-makers, like Members of Congress and their staff, who are involved with the legislation. You'll create a list of desired changes to the bill and then arrange meetings with these decision-makers to present your case.
Each day, you'll likely read and write policy reports, plan who to meet with and when, and network with other lobbyists who share similar goals. A big part of your job is learning about current events and how proposed laws could impact your client, so you can craft a strong story for them. Lobbying is really about telling a compelling story.
Lobbyists usually focus on a specific industry or topic, such as tech, energy, healthcare, or education. If you're interested in becoming a lobbyist, find a policy area you care about. You could start by working on Capitol Hill to learn how policy is made, or begin at a trade association or multi-client firm and work your way up.
Each day, you'll likely read and write policy reports, plan who to meet with and when, and network with other lobbyists who share similar goals. A big part of your job is learning about current events and how proposed laws could impact your client, so you can craft a strong story for them. Lobbying is really about telling a compelling story.
Lobbyists usually focus on a specific industry or topic, such as tech, energy, healthcare, or education. If you're interested in becoming a lobbyist, find a policy area you care about. You could start by working on Capitol Hill to learn how policy is made, or begin at a trade association or multi-client firm and work your way up.
Roderick Stevenson
Co-Founder / Executive Director
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Meetings, business lunches with Representatives, corporate leaders advocating for my particular cause.