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JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Senator (Democrat), Communications Director

Western Democratic U.S. Senator seeks dynamic, detail-oriented Communications Director for his Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities include: planning and executing senator's long-term communications strategy; interacting with members of the press and serving as on-the-record spokesperson; managing all traditional and social media; and overseeing communications team. Strong writing and editing skills required.

Previous Congressional and on-the-record press experience necessary. Spanish-language skills and previous management experience a plus.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter to WesternDemCommTeam@gmail.com.

Dem flack Sharon moves from same committee in House to Senate

First reported in Politico’s “Playbook,” Adam Sharon recently began his new job as spokesman for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee under chairman Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ).  He previously served in the same role on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Sharon previously worked for Rep. Karen Bass (D-NH) and on the 2010 U.S. Senate campaign of then-Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL).  (Politico Playbook)

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor to join Sen. Wicker as Communications Director

Ryan Taylor, who has served U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) on his Senate Republican Policy Committee staff will join Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) as his new Communications Director.

Taylor has worked the past 8 years in Wyoming politics, with stints working for Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), on the HELP Committee staff of Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY), in a variety of official and campaign capacities for Sen. Barrasso and for the late Sen. Craig Thomas (R-WY).  Taylor served in 2010 as Executive Director of the Wyoming Republican Party.

He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming and a native of Rawlins, WY.  (PF reporting)

JOB OF THE WEEK: Senate Indian Affairs Committee (majority), Communications Director

Chair of Senate Indian Affairs Committee is looking for an experienced communications professional for the Committee.  The position will consist of managing the day-to-day communications for the committee, including press releases, talking points, and digital media. Candidates should have at minimum 2-3 years background in communications or media. On-the-record experience strongly preferred.  Background in public policy and American Indian issues a plus.

TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number (222027) in the subject line.  (PF tipster)

Hastings Hires Tadeo, Micetich for House Natural Resources Committee

House Natural Resources Committee chairman Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) has hired two new staffers to join the communications shop of the House Resources Committee (majority).

Mike Tadeo will serve as the Press Secretary.  Mike worked as the Communications Director for Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH).  Prior to coming to Washington, D.C., Mike worked as a Booker and Production Assistant for several Fox News Channel programs in New York, including Your World with Neil Cavuto. He is a native of Wayne, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Fordham University.

Mallory Micetich will serve as the Deputy Press Secretary. Mallory previously worked as a Media Relations Coordinator for the Senate Radio and TV Gallery.  Prior to that she served as the Press Assistant for the Natural Resources Committee and worked as a Staff Assistant for Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA). Mallory graduated from James Madison University.  (PF tipster)

Vought Hangs a Shingle

On Friday Mary Vought announced that she was leaving Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) office, where she was Senior Communications Adviser, to launch her own communications consulting company, Vought Strategies.

Prior to working for Sen. Johnson Vought was Press Secretary for Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN), when he was Chairman of the House Republican Conference.  (PF tipster)

REMAINDERS: Items we missed

Some recent items of interest that we missed:

• Longtime Democratic flack Nu Wexler has joined Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications as Vice President of Public Affairs.  Wexler was most recently Communications Director for U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).  He also previously led communications for the House Budget Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee. (Politico’s “Huddle”)
• Jerri Ann Henry has moved to Widmeyer Communications, where she is a digital media expert and digital account lead on the higher education and public affairs team.  Henry previously worked at JDA Frontline, Ed Gillespie Strategies and the Hawthorn Group.  (Politico’s “Influence”)
• Departing DCI Group, Catherine Gatewood is the new Communications Director for Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY).  She’s a Kentucky native.  (Politico’s “Influence”)
• Recently the Communications Director for the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (majority), Leslie Phillips, departed to become Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications for FairWinds Partners, a small IT consultancy specializing in domain name management and internet governance.  (PF tipster)

Allen moving from Capitol Hill to Newark

Per Politico’s “Huddle,” James Allen, who has served as Communications Director and Campaign Manager for Rep. John Carney (D-DE) for the past 2 ½ years, is heading to Newark City Hall.

Allen is the new Communications Director for Mayor Cory Booker (D-Newark, NJ), a likely U.S. Senate candidate.

He previously worked at the PR firm Weber Shandwick, as a Field Organizer for the 2008 Obama campaign and he started out as an intern for U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

Allen is a 2007 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany.  (Politico’s "Huddle”)

JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Communications Director

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is seeking a Communications Director for his Washington, D.C. office.  A strong background in strategic communications planning, media relations and writing is required.  Prior Congressional staff experience, familiarity with Connecticut and relevant policy issues are a plus.  Responsibilities include: managing media team; acting as spokesperson when required; and drafting speeches, statements, press releases and other material.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume and three writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number (#221978) in the subject line.  (Senate Employment Bulletin)

Hill Vet Billmoria to Lead Comms for House T&I

U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today announced the appointment of Jim Billimoria as Communications Director, where he will lead the Committee's communications and public relations efforts in the 113th Congress.

Most recently on Capitol Hill Billimoria served as Communications Director for the House Ways and Means Committee under Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Ranking Member Jim McCrery (R-LA).

Prior to joining the Ways and Committee he served in the press offices of Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Deborah Pryce (R-OH). 

Billimoria is a native of Palatine, IL.  He is a graduate of the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champagne) and hold’s a Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University. (PF tipster)