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JOB OF THE WEEK: Chlopak, Leonard, Schecter & Associates, Managing Associate

Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates, a boutique Washington, D.C.-based communications firm, is currently seeking applicants for mid-level positions.

CLS serves a range of clients – including Fortune 100 corporations, high-profile individuals, foreign governments and international organizations, trade associations and non-profits. Some need to protect their reputations from intense threats. Others are trying to shape new laws. All are looking for creative, outside-the-box solutions that bring together politics, public policy and media/communications.

Ideal candidates are driven self-starters with strong ability to work well within teams. Individuals should have 5+ years of experience in public affairs, corporate and/or crisis communications. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, experience in managing media relations, and ability to formulate creative communications strategies and messaging. Political experience (such as campaigns or Capitol Hill) is strongly preferred. Experience in the media, a PR agency, association or non-profit is desirable. Fluency in Spanish a plus.  Salary commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to careers@clsdc.com or for more information, visit www.clsdc.com.   (PF tipster)

JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Director, Communications and Strategy

OVERVIEW: Serve as a strategic communications partner for U.S. Chamber departments, affiliates, and programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with a portfolio of internal customers, establishing relationships with these clients and meeting with them regularly to understand and help deliver their objectives; draft and execute long-term strategic plans around the clients’ needs, including advertising, marketing, digital, Web, and media; provide full-service and integrated communications support; lead the implementation of key advocacy campaigns; identify opportunities to leverage the Chamber’s online and communications properties to support clients’ strategic agenda; and work cross-divisionally to ensure consistent U.S. Chamber branding and message effectiveness. 

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ related experience in progressively responsible positions in a trade association or agency; experience working on complex political and business issues and developing unified messages; strong project management; excellent written and verbal communications skills; creative self-starter; ability to multitask under tight deadlines; strong organizational skills; the ability to effectively interact with senior-level executives and outside contacts and vendors; and proficiency in MS Office products. PR agency experience a plus. 

TO APPLY: Visit this link.  (PF tipster)

JOB OF THE WEEK: Edison Electric Institute, Media Relations Representative

Edison Electric Institute has an opportunity for a Media Relations Representative.

The Media Relations Representative will provide daily support for EEI’s news products and monitor industry-related developments. Other responsibilities include handling routine media inquiries, researching industry and media issues, approving Web-site content, responding to member questions, providing meeting support, and assisting with budgeting.

The job requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of applicable experience in the communications, public relations, or journalism field, or press-related experience on Capitol Hill or in a trade association, PR agency, corporation, or government office. Energy experience is desired but not mandatory.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a basic understanding of the public-policy process. The ability to juggle complex tasks under deadline pressure is essential.

TO APPLY: Send your résumé, writing sample, and cover letter, including salary requirements, to hrweb@eei.org.  (PF reporting)

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.

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)

JOB OF THE WEEK: Senior Manager, Internal Communications - Global Talent (Mountain View, CA)

Job Description

We’re currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Internal Communications to primarily support the Global Talent Organization (GTO) and strategic projects. This role helps to ensure that LinkedIn employees are well informed about the company’s talent/HR programs and offerings, feel connected to the strategy, and are inspired to do their best every day. This position reports to the Head of Internal Communications, and is a member of the global Corporate Communications team.

The ideal candidate has proven communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to be strategic and to execute, great instincts, brilliant ideas, and a knack for connecting the dots. They must be at ease working with execs and virtual teams; have a good understanding of different cultural nuances; and able to demonstrate a track record for developing and implementing innovative internal communications and related programs that help drive business results, build culture, and inspire employees – preferably for a global organization. Knowledge of current internal communication approaches and tools for talent communications is also important for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and execute global internal communication strategies and plans that support LinkedIn’s aspirational “best on planet” talent practices and programs, including: recruiting, performance management, learning & development, bi-annual pulse survey, total comp and benefits, among others.
• Partner with GTO to develop consistent messaging and relevant approaches for talent organization/communications worldwide.
• Write, edit, and produce a wide variety of internal communication materials for various voices and global audiences in diverse job functions via multiple channels (e.g., email, toolkits, FAQs, video scripts, presentations, etc.).
• Provide communication support for various employee engagement and culture programs and events; company meetings; M&A activities; and strategic projects.
• Develop and manage communication channels and materials for informing and engaging people managers globally.
• Identify, draft, and curate employee stories from across the organization that will help to reinforce the talent brand and company culture internally and externally.
• Proactively identify internal communication opportunities at the company, make recommendations, and develop supporting programs/materials.
• Create and maintain mechanisms for gathering feedback from leaders and employees to measure communication effectiveness.
• Advise and support business leaders in developing various employee communications, presentations, and programs.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders, internal clients, and colleagues across
  the company and at all levels.

Relevant Experience, Education and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of internal communications experience, preferably supporting talent/HR initiatives (global and/or technology company experience preferred)
• Extensive experience developing and executing measurable, multi-channel, internal communication strategies that include traditional and social media
• Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; able to understand complex material and translate to various audiences
• Strong attention to detail and high expectations for quality
• Solid business acumen
• Strategic, energetic, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and team orientation who thrives in a fast-paced and unstructured, deadline-oriented environment; able to scale
• Well-developed project management and decision-making skills; able to execute multiple high-quality communication programs simultaneously with speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Must be creative, innovative, proactive, collaborative, flexible, a quick study, and have a great
  sense of humor
• Flexibility to travel and work outside of standard office hours as necessary

Leadership Competencies:

• Must be able to work independently and accomplish projects with little supervision
• Must have outstanding organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Able to influence others in order to create alignment and achieve business results
• Possess a high degree of integrity, tact, and sense of confidentiality
• Demonstrate good judgment at all times
• Building and maintaining relationships is critical to this position

TO APPLY: Visit this page.  (LinkedIn website)

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)

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

Democratic U.S. Senator seeks a Communications Director.

Skills Desired:

• Strong strategic planning, organizational, communication and writing skills required.  Experience and familiarity with home state, Congress, and public policy issues important.
• Ability to staff a public figure, good judgment, maturity and creativity a must 

Responsibilities include:

• Advocating a legislative agenda in state and national media
• Writing/editing speeches, op-eds, news releases, floor statements, quotes, talking points and other material clearly, accurately and quickly
• Oversight and management of communications staff 

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume and three writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 221898 in the subject line.  (Senate Employment Bulletin)

JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Senate, New Media Deputy Press Secretary (Democrat)

U.S. Senate Democrat Committee Chairman seeks experienced New Media Deputy Press Secretary to develop and manage social media and online communications strategies. The New Media press secretary is responsible for increasing the Senator's digital presence while expanding a network of online supporters through the creative use of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, the Senator's official website, targeted email campaigns and blogger outreach.

The ideal candidate for the position will offer several years of communications experience -- campaign, government or private sector -- that focuses on social media and online grassroots organizing. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate proven success in working in highly integrated environments that include communications, policy and political staff. Some traditional press secretary responsibilities round out the portfolio.

TO APPLY: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 221971 in the subject line. No phone calls please.

JOB OF THE WEEK: U.S. Senate, Speechwriter (Republican)

Republican U.S. Senator seeks experienced Speechwriter to craft speeches, floor statements, weekly columns, and op-eds. Responsibilities include ensuring quality, continuity and accuracy of Senator’s various communication methods. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, great team player, superior researching skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Hill experience preferred, but not required.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to senategopspeechwriter@gmail.com.  (Senate GOP Job Bank)