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Week of May 4

  1. Press Secretary- U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) is seeking an experienced Press Secretary to join his Communications Team. Ideal candidates for this Washington, DC based position will have at least 5 years of solid press experience, possess strong written and oral communications skills and have Capitol Hill experience. This position reports directly to the Communications Director. Responsibilities include: writing press releases; responding to press inquiries on tight deadlines; pitching stories and communicating key messages; booking print, radio and television interviews; and drafting talking points, briefings, op-eds, the weekly column and speeches. Please email your resume and two writing samples from your most recent position to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “Press Secretary” in the subject line.
  2. Part-Time Speechwriter-  Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) is seeking a part-time speechwriter, whose primary duties would include writing daily (1 min-5 min) floor speeches based on current events and office interests.  Other communications material may also be periodically requested.  Qualified candidates will be asked to submit sample writing. Undergraduate degree in History, English, Journalism or related field required.  Must be an established writer with 4+ years of experience; experience in topics related to Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees as well as immigration, energy and border security preferred.  Comparable salary for part-time staff - based on experience.  Benefits and telecommuting offered.  Contact Rep. Poe’s chief of staff:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  3. Intern- Midwest Republican Congressman looking for a press / new media intern.  Intern will assist with press releases, talking points, press conferences/events, newsletters, and administrative tasks. Excellent writing skills and new media experience a plus.  College journalism/political science students are preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should send a resume This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  4. Intern - The David All Group (http://www.davidallgroup.com), the nation’s first conservative modern media strategies agency, seeks interns to work in its downtown DC office starting in May/June 2009. Intern responsibilities will include: Following news stories on clients; opportunities to blog and make YouTube videos; help update and manage websites; help draft memos, emails, other copy; additional clerical/staffing work as needed. Perks: Lots of hands-on experience; opportunity to do real work – you won’t be making copies all day; incredible networking opportunities; learn the ropes of the modern media business; fun, young business environment - we play Guitar Hero in the office. Required Intern Skills: Computer and web-savvy; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a close team environment; able to thrive in a fast-paced office; handle multiple tasks and work under pressure; motivated self-starter accustomed to taking initiative. Nice To Have Skills: Interest and/or background in the internet, communications, and GOP politics strongly preferred. DAG is staffed by a small, committed and ambitious team of web strategists and conversation engineers. Its clients range from blue chip companies, to the Right kind of non-profits, to a limited set of Republican political organizations and candidates. This is a non-paid internship. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Katie Churchey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
  5. Director, Communications - The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world, is seeking a qualified candidate to advance BSA’s overall corporate positioning and reputation, as well as specific policy, anti-piracy, and membership programs.   Working as part of a small team, the Director will produce written materials in a variety of formats including writing first drafts and /or editing interim drafts of products such as; press releases and press kits; op-eds and bylined articles; special reports and white papers; official correspondence; website content; and, blog posts.  The Director will also provide support to the Communications team by serving as a back-up for activities such as; serving as a media liaison; maintaining third-party relationships; event management; and administrative functions as required. Our ideal candidate must have demonstrated, superior writing and editing abilities in American English, including reliable proof-reading skills. The successful candidate will also have the ability to learn quickly, excellent organizational and deadline-meeting skills, and the ability to work well with professionals at all levels of seniority.  The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or journalism, and at least 5 -8 years of intensive writing/editing, publications, and/or PR experience.  Knowledge, experience and /or contacts in the software/I.T. industry are a plus. BSA provides $100 of Metro fare monthly, weekly happy hours and breakfasts, and an array of other competitive benefits including a high-energy, collegial and fun office environment.  Free building gym on site.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Send cover letter with salary requirement and resume to: Director - Human Resources, Business Software Alliance, 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20036; Fax: 202/872/5501, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . EOE.
  6. Director of Emerging Media - Xenophon Strategies is looking to fill a position for Director of Emerging Media.  Managing overall agency approach to online and emerging media implementation. Advise senior management on emerging media trends and developments for internal use. Work with account teams to implement these techniques for clients. Candidates should have extensive and demonstrated emerging media experience in designing relevant communications plans and implementing emerging media tactics.  Work with management and key staff to refine and implement emerging media strategy for agency.  Monitor trends and developments in emerging media and offer actionable advice to management and client teams based on findings.  Experiment with new and different ways to use emerging media for internal and external purposes.  Educate senior management and key staff on emerging media trends and advise on agency and client integration.  Design communications plans involving extensive use of emerging media tactics.  Provide emerging media expertise for new business proposals and presentations.  Advise and assist in online content creation for internal and client uses.  Assist in developing metrics for success in emerging media campaigns.  To apply, please send a cover letter, your resume and three (3) writing samples or examples of proactive news placements, preferably formatted as PDF files.  http://www.xenophonstrategies.com/index.php?tray=content&tid=top177&sid=top182&cid=11.
  7. Communication Project Coordinator - Lutheran World Relief's Communication Project Coordinator will develop and enhance the effectiveness of LWR communication products and message in the service of its mission. This position serves as a senior staff writer, manages the creation and production of various communication products and helps to ensure consistency of messaging and branding. Please view http://www.lwr.org/jobs/description.asp?jobID=58www.lwr.org/jobs/index.asp. The position is based in Washington D.C. / Baltimore and includes an excellent benefits package. for a full position description and application instructions. Other employment opportunities with Lutheran World Relief are listed at:
  8. Communications/Tech Support - Need part time work you can do at night from the comfort of your own home? Do you have strong technical and communication skills with an ability to oversee several tasks at once? iConstituent is looking for someone like you to help us provide top-notch remote technical support assistance on our Telephone Town Hall events – large conference calls used by members of Congress to hold Town Hall meetings without having to leave DC. You’ll provide back-end support to our various Congressional clients who hold these meeting that rely on cutting-edge web technology. We’ll provide you with all the training you need on our system. We’ll pay you a competitive hourly rate. And we’ll let you work from the comfort of your own home. Events are scheduled only from Monday to Thursday from about 5:00 to 11:00 PM. If you’re interested, please contact Eric Bynum at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Make sure to include your resume and cover letter.
  9. Assistant Vice President - Widmeyer Communications seeks to hire an Assistant Vice President for its New York Office. Ideal candidates should have at least ten years of relevant media and strategic communications experience (including government/in-house communications and/or agency positions). Deep experience in working with the media to land placements in print, radio, broadcast and online outlets is essential. A keen understanding of leveraging social media and web 2.0 tools to garner attention is also a must.  Candidates must be self-starters, creative, able to learn quickly and have a general understanding of key policy issues in the health, education, civic and cultural, and/or philanthropic arenas. Pre-requisites for the position also include experience in managing clients, exemplary writing skills, and experience juggling multiple projects simultaneously. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.  Please forward resume, along with cover letter, writing samples and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Reference - Media.
  10. Government Relations Professional - The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) seeks an experienced professional to join our Office of Government Relations to handle external & internal communications on Federal and State health policy issues of concern to the orthopaedic community. Reporting to the Director, but also working closely with the Public Relations and Publications Depts. at the AAOS main headquarters, this individual will write press releases, AAOS bulletin articles, daily submissions for AAOS Headline News, bi-weekly Federal Legislative Updates, monthly State legislative reports; grassroots updates and alerts, PAC newsletters, and other communications; oversee the development of orthopaedic surgeons as spokespersons in the Federal and State health policy arena; and help develop position statements, factsheets, and background papers.  Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; 5+ yrs. related exp, such as handling press and communications for a Member of Congress, or professional or trade association; proven track record in interacting with national media and trade press, strong oral and written communications skills; excellent organization and interpersonal abilities; competency with word processing software, especially Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; and ability to travel 15-20 days/year. Highly desirable: knowledge and experience in drafting statements on major Federal and State health policy issues; an advanced degree or graduate level coursework in journalism, health policy, or a related field. Contact Alanna Porter at 202-546-4430 about the job.
  11. Public Affairs Specialist – The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) is seeking a motivated individual who will disseminate communications positions, respond to media inquiries, proactively seek media coverage and develop media strategies designed to secure media coverage of DCPL’s programs and services and issues important to the library. For a full job description and application instructions click here.  A completed copy of the D.C. Government Employment Application Form must accompany all applications. That document is available at http://dchr.dc.gov/dcop/frames.asp?doc=/dcop/lib/dcop/pdf/dc2000_residency_preference2.pdf   Applications should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  12. Vice President, Higher Education - Widmeyer Communications seeks an experienced, senior professional to help lead its growing higher education practice. The ideal candidate will have worked at an agency as well as for an institution of higher education.   A proven track record in strategic communications, education marketing, college admissions and/or enrollment management and crisis communications are key. In addition to a grounding in higher education, successful candidates will bring solid new business development and management skills. The Vice President, Higher Education will provide client strategy, program development and crisis communication strategy.   Project management skills and the ability to mentor and train a team of growing professionals are important attributes. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.Innovative professional development and mentoring program. Please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Reference - Higher Ed.
  13. Vice President, State Affairs and Communications - The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, seeks a vice president to manage the strategy and execution of ILR’s multifaceted state initiatives; direct aggressive legislative advocacy, grassroots efforts, and communications strategy in target states to influence legislators, opinion leaders, elections, and the public; and work with communication groups for outreach to the media and allied organizations to advance policy change and to position the Chamber and ILR allies at the forefront of the legal reform debate. Select vendors, consultants, and partners for legislative advocacy campaigns and oversee strategy and execution, including research, media, direct mail, e-mail, and telemarketing; manage ILR state advocacy team; develop relationships with Chamber federation and third-party organizations committed to legal reform; provide allies with analysis and tools for legislative, grassroots, and public education campaigns; and help ILR president with program planning, goals, and the budget. Requires 10+ years’ experience on political campaigns, grassroots, or state legislative initiatives; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation, program management, and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential information and interact effectively with senior executives; ability to understand complex political environments and create and implement strategic plans; strong vendor management skills; proficiency in MS Office; and flexibility for travel. Bachelor’s. Juris Doctor a plus. Salary mid to upper $100s, depending on experience. Apply online at www.uschamber.com/careers. The U.S. Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  14. New Media Manager - The Education Trust seeks an energetic, Web 2.0 savvy Manager of New Media to support the organization's Division of Government Affairs and Communications. This person is a strategic thinker who can advance The Education Trust's efforts to increase commitment to our mission of closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity by creating and implementing comprehensive and effective online strategies to inform and activate a variety of targets audiences. Founded in 1992, Ed Trust works for the high academic achievement of all students, and students of color from other youth. For the full position decription, visit http://www2.edtrust.org/EdTrust/Career+Opportunities/NewMedia
  15. Communications Specialist - Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings. The Communications Specialist will oversee communications for the High-Value Health Care project, a broad public-private collaboration that promotes widespread use of valid quality and cost measures to improve medical care and facilitate more informed decisions by patients. They will also develop and implement a long-term communications plan for the project, work with the project's funder, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the project's managing director; and an outside communications vendor. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, with four to five years professional communications experience in a fast-paced, policy-oriented environment. Also required: experience managing a communications vendor under a large contract or experience at communications agency; demonstrate experience creating communications strategies  and/or working with media; strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of and experience with online communications such as Web site development, e-newsletters, blogs and other online tools desired. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to apply. Job reference number: 14208.
  16. Media Analyist – CARMA International, a global leader in media analysis with offices in Washington, Toronto, London, Paris, New Delhi, Sydney, Singapore, Santiago, and Tokyo, is seeking a Senior Analyst with five-plus years of client management experience in media analysis, market research, or public relations. CARMA works with its clientele of large organizations in most every sector of the global economy to evaluate and help guide their earned media programs. The ideal candidate will have strong client relationship and writing skills coupled with the ability to analyze data. The position would be in CARMA’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Send your resume, salary history, and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .