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Politico’s Mike Allen reports that Max Gleischman is the new Communications Director and spokesperson for U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power. Gleischman had been serving as Communications Director for Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Allen replaced Nayyera Hag, who was serving as acting director following the departure of Erin Pelton. (Politico)
The St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist.
Job requirements:
The Senior Media Relations Specialist will generate national media coverage highlighting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s unique approach to clinical care and the impact of our research. The position will identify news and feature stories and develop supporting materials, identify the most effective outlets, and engage with reporters to increase the visibility of St. Jude subject matter experts and expand St. Jude's national/international reputation as a world-class clinical care and research institution. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of media placement in major consumer markets in addition to executing a national media communications strategy. Must have the ability to function effectively in a collaborative and matrix environment, and to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships internally and externally.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for a degree in communication, public relations, journalism or marketing.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Five (5) years of experience working in media relations, print or broadcast journalism or any combination of these roles.
• Experience working with local, regional and national media and a proven track record of placements within national outlets utilizing consumer and/or medical scientific media is required.
• Experience working in a health care or scientific setting is preferred.
• Experience in integrating social media and online media strategies are preferred.
TO APPLY: Visit: https://jobs.stjude.org/css_external/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=31458&s_cid=233172 (Mediabistro)
Saat Alety, the Digital Media Manager for Financial Services Roundtable (FSR), started Monday as Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA).
He previously worked as Nevada Digital Director for the Romney presidential campaign and U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL).
He’s a 2010 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago. (PF tipster)
The Public Affairs and Citizenship PR team drives Microsoft’s communications across all public policy, legal and citizenship topics. We are seeking a Sr. PR Manager to join our public affairs team focused on telling our story to US government and public policy audiences through media relations, events, social media outreach and other tactics. This role reports to the Senior Public Relations Manager (DC) and is based in DC.
The role of Sr. PR Manager will also help support new and existing initiatives at the federal level, as described below.
> PR engagement and support of increasingly key topics at the Federal and state level, including STEM education, innovation, immigration, privacy and security and patents especially in relation to economic growth and job creation;
> PR coordination and issue management with the USGA federal and state teams, US Public Sector, US subsidiary communications team and others as appropriate on national political/policy topics that arise on the state level. Potential areas of collaboration include Citizenship programs and education policy initiatives to promote computer science education;
> PR build-up of social media tools and other “marketing” initiatives to support the USGA team, including showcasing the DC Innovation & Policy Center and materials to support Federal outreach efforts;
> PR engagement and support of Microsoft activities relating to the 2014 and 2016 election cycles; and
> Serve as a partner across company to increase understanding of national political and public policy issues and provide communications guidance to other divisions on ways to achieve Microsoft goals in this environment.
Credentials
The successful candidate for this position has 6+ years of experience in communications targeted to the Federal level, particularly Capitol Hill. Experience working in the Executive Branch, political campaigns, think tanks/advocacy organizations and public relations firms are a plus.
He or she will have excellent written and speaking skills, a proven track record of implementing communications strategies to advance advocacy positions in collaboration with diverse teams, and a bachelor’s degree from a four year university or college.
TO APPLY: Visit here -- http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Washington-Sr_-Public-Relations-Manager-Job-DC-20001/56117800/. (PF tipster)
Per Politico’s “Influence,” Scott Elmore has left the American Apparel & Footwear Association, where he has served since 2009 as Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, to become the Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). He starts Monday.
He previously worked in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and for U.S. Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL).
He earned a Master’s in Mass Communication from the University of Central Florida in 2008 and a Bachelor’s in History and Communication from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2005. (Politico’s “Influence” & PF reporting)
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