About Avoq
What is Avoq?
Avoq is a strategic communications and digital strategy firm combining government relations, public affairs, reputation management, paid media, creative services, and research/policy work for clients across multiple industries. The company was formed in 2023 through the merger of Subject Matter and Kivvit — combining two well-established US firms into one team that operates across the policy, advocacy, and creative spectrum.
The careers-page framing is direct: "Anyone can have the idea that changes everything. Shape the conversation — and our company." Practitioners include public-affairs strategists, paid-media specialists, art directors, government-relations researchers, and crisis communications operators serving corporations, advocacy groups, and non-profits.
Where will I work?
Avoq operates four offices:
- Washington, D.C. — 1201 New York Ave NW, Suite 900 (HQ)
- New York — 125 W 25th Street, 4th Floor
- Chicago — 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 2400
- New Jersey — 603 Mattison Ave, 5th Floor, Asbury Park
The team operates a hybrid model: 4 days a week in the office to collaborate and connect, with 10 "flex" days per year to work remotely when you need to adapt your schedule.
What is the Avoq team like?
Avoq is approximately 200+ employees spread across the four offices, organised into Public Affairs, Reputation Management, Paid Media, Government Relations Research/Policy, Creative (art direction), and Communications Fellow programs (early-career rotational). The careers page emphasises that the firm represents 20+ years of excellence — heritage from the founding firms (Subject Matter and Kivvit) — and frames its culture around "best-in-class benefits" and "coworkers you genuinely like." The Fellows program seeds the agency with rotating early-career talent across reputation management, paid media, and policy research roles.
Work-Life Balance
Avoq's PTO structure stacks: 3+ weeks of vacation, 10 wellness days, 3 personal days, plus paid time off to volunteer and vote. The office is closed for 12 federal holidays and the entire week between Christmas and New Year's Day so everyone can reset. JDs disclose that an associate's individual PTO can total up to 39 days per year when stacked. Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave is available after a new addition to the family, with flexibility for up to 5 months of total leave — letting parents structure the time around what matters most.
Perks and Benefits
- 3+ weeks vacation + 10 wellness days + 3 personal days + 12 federal holidays
- Winter break — office closes Christmas–New Year's Day week
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave + flexibility up to 5 months total
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) contributions
- Hybrid 4 days in-office + 10 flex remote days/year
- Salary transparency — JDs disclose ranges (e.g. $55,000–$70,000 for Associate, Public Affairs)
- Paid time off to volunteer and vote