Washington, DC--Press Secretary, Progressive Media

Press Secretary, Progressive Media



Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
Posted by: Center for American Progress
Job Category: Communications
Language(s): English
Job posted on: April 28, 2009
Area of Focus: Media and Journalism
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: June 27, 2009
Last updated: April 28, 2009

Press Secretary, Progressive Media
Reports to: Director of Progressive Media
Department: Communications
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary
The American Progress has an immediate opening for a Press Secretary working on a new communications project. The secretary will be responsible for developing and implementing a communications plan to push progressive legislative initiatives on energy, health care, the economy, and national security.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee and implement a communications plan and daily rapid response press work on key issues
Work with staff to develop specific press plans for messaging on key legislative fights
Pitch reporters on research products and themes
Write talking points and releases
Work with partners on planning and organizing press events
Additional Qualifications:
Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
At least three years experience working with the media
Relevant experience is necessary
“On the record” spokesperson experience a plus
Thorough knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel a plus
Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations a plus
Campaign communications experience also a plus
Committed to the organization’s mission and goals
How to Apply:
Additional Information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
Attn: Human Resources Department
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Communications
Washington, DC 20005

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

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