Potomac Flacks: JOB OF THE WEEK: Senate Press Secretary / Speechwriter (Western Democrat)

July 13, 2009

JOB OF THE WEEK: Senate Press Secretary / Speechwriter (Western Democrat)

Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, energetic, media-savvy professional to serve as Press Secretary / Speechwriter. Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills, previous on-the-record experience, an interest in public policy issues and the ability to work with a large, diverse staff on a variety of topics. Duties will include media contact, drafting news releases, advisories, op-eds and implementing press strategies. Individual will also be responsible for writing all speeches and presentations from the Senator as well as coordinating speech preparation. Hill and/or journalism experience strongly preferred. Western ties a plus. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to western.press.speech@gmail.com. (PF tipster)

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Since 2003, Matt Mackowiak has been a communications professional in the U.S. Senate, at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at a leading international PR firm, and has also worked on a presidential campaign in Iowa and in presidential advance. Follow him on Twitter - www.twitter.com/MattMackowiak

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Laura Gross is currently president of Scott Circle Communications. She has served as deputy director of communications at the DNC, was Gov. Howard Dean's Communications Director and she worked in the press office at USAID during the Clinton administration. Her experience also includes time in the PR department of National Public Radio and she was part of Vice President Gore's advance team when he was in The White House.

Blain K. Rethmeier - Contributor
Blain K. Rethmeier is currently the Senior Vice President for Public Affairs for the American Insurance Association (AIA). Rethmeier joined AIA from the White House where he served as Special Assistant to the President for Communications and directed communications for the National Economic Council and Homeland Security Council. Prior to joining the White House, Rethmeier served as Press Secretary for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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