Friday, September 28, 2007

Your Dream Jobs: Flack for Drs. Coburn or Burgess

1. Senator Tom Coburn, MD (R-OK). Candidates must have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, 3-5 years experience in communications (Capitol Hill or campaign experience preferred), Web experience, a demonstrated commitment to limited government, and sound instincts. Day-to-day responsibilities will include writing op-eds, press releases and speeches, scheduling interviews, managing Web site, updating press lists, and editing constituent correspondence. Oklahoma background preferred. Send resume and writing samples to John Hart. No phone calls please.

2. Communications Director for Congressman Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX-26). Candidate will have previous press/communications experience, excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills, an understanding of major issues and politics, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a communications strategy, writing press releases and statements, drafting speeches, creating talking points, responding to media inquiries and pitching stories, producing monthly e-newsletters, managing website, maintaining press database, and coordinating Tele-Town Halls. Previous Hill experience preferred but not essential if the candidate has a strong, relevant background in communications/press relations. Salary is commensurate with experience. Submit cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to burgess.jobs@mail.house.gov. Please type “Communications Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, faxes or drop-offs please.

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