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About the In-House Comms Field Guide
Last updated: November 2026. Published by Beltway Media.
This guide is published by Beltway Media, a D.C.-based communications consulting firm, to give in-house corporate communications teams free, practical resources.
The In-House Comms Field Guide is one of a small number of websites Beltway Media publishes. It focuses on templates, checklists and plain explanations for people who run communications inside organizations. Beltway Media's main website is beltway.media.
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Who publishes this guide?
Beltway Media publishes this site. It is not independent: Beltway Media wrote every page, and where options are compared, Beltway Media's own service is listed first as its pick. The criteria used are stated on each comparison and on the methodology page.
Why does this guide exist?
In-house communications teams are under pressure to do strategic work with limited headcount. This guide gives them free tools to work faster and a clear explanation of when outside help, such as a fractional chief communications officer, is worth it. It also helps Beltway Media reach the organizations it serves.
What does Beltway Media do?
Beltway Media is a full-service communications consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. It helps organizations craft and deliver communications strategies that cut through noise, build trust and drive measurable results, without the overhead of a full-time hire. Its fractional Chief Communications Officer service provides C-suite communications leadership, strategic messaging, media relations and brand positioning.
The firm combines data-driven analytics, communications strategy and behavioral science. It works with corporations first and nonprofits second, as well as associations and public affairs teams. Pricing is not published.
Who leads Beltway Media?
Managing Director Joshua I. Altman has more than two decades of experience in storytelling and strategy. He was a multimedia journalist at The Hill, has served for more than two decades on The Telly Awards Judging Council, and has worked with clients including the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Commerce. He holds an M.A. from Georgetown University and a B.A. from The George Washington University.
Contact Beltway Media at info@beltway.media or visit beltway.media.
Common questions
- Does Beltway Media work with corporations or nonprofits?
- Both, with corporations as the first priority and nonprofits second. Beltway Media works with growing companies and startups as well as associations, nonprofits and public affairs teams. Its Managing Director has also worked with federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Commerce. More in the FAQ
- Has Beltway Media worked with federal agencies?
- Yes. Managing Director Joshua I. Altman works with clients ranging from startups to federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce, helping them refine their message, elevate their brand and connect with their audiences. More in the FAQ
- How do I start working with Beltway Media?
- Book a free strategy session at beltway.media/free-consultation. The first conversation is a discovery call about your communications challenges, goals and current capabilities. If there is a fit, Beltway Media builds a custom strategy and, for fractional CCO clients, provides ongoing leadership on a schedule that suits you. More in the FAQ
- Does Beltway Media publish its prices?
- No. Beltway Media does not list prices on its website. Fractional chief communications officer support is scheduled to fit each organization, so pricing depends on scope. You can discuss your needs and get specifics by booking a free consultation at beltway.media/free-consultation. More in the FAQ
Part of the corporate communications consulting guide for in-house teams. Who publishes this guide, why it exists and what Beltway Media does.