Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Thank You for Smoking

SpeakerBox Communications – seeking Senior Account Director (10 years+ experience in marketing/PR) and Account Manager/Director (scroll down, 4-8 years experience in tech-related communications

The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is the oldest, largest, most active, and politically-incorrect trade association representing and assisting premium retail tobacconists and their suppliers – seeking new Chief Executive Officer to preside over what we would hope are smoke-filled board meetings.

Joe Trippi & Associates is seeking a tech-savvy Associate to serve as an Account Manager for Democratic political campaigns as well as bi-partisan and non-partisan causes. Seeking candidates with 3 to 8 years of experience in political communications or a similar field, with at least 2 years in a client-facing role

Capitol Hill:
Join Burness Communications as a Communications Professional (surely they’ll think of a better title for your business cards) and work on social change/global development issues such as the quest for a malaria vaccine, saving the world’s crop diversity, livestock production in Africa, and illegal logging.

Scroll down for Vice President, Government Relations with Environics Communications in Toronto, ON – proud holders of #1 spot on the list of the 75 Best Workplaces in Canada for 2010 – apply by Apr. 30

Much is new (and digital) at Edelman PR since our last visit in early March:
The Environmental & Energy Study Institute seeks Transportation & Communities Policy Associate; also currently accepting Fall 2011 Intern (scroll down) applications.

We (and you, probably) wish we’d seen this Government Affairs Manager position with Trout Unlimited a little earlier – passion for fishing, hunting and the outdoors a plus - $40k

AARP
(go to get me started and search using all available positions rather than just communications category; no need to create an account to search):
Powell-Tate is seeking a Director, Food/Health and Wellness Practice (click on opportunity is knocking) – the ideal candidate will be a registered dietitian or have earned a master's degree in nutrition, and have at least 5 years of related PR/public affairs experience.

The Atlantic Council seeks an intellectual entrepreneur to start up and serve as Director of a new Center on the Middle East premised on the convergence between the region and the transatlantic community. You will be expected (well, by us, at least) to bring unprecedented stability, peace & harmony to the region within 18-24 month time-frame.

Wal-MartDirector, Public Affairs & Government Relations – lobbying, coalition-building and media relations experience required

The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits seeks a Director of Communications – Hartford, CT

Publications Manager appears new with the Consumer Electronics Association since we last checked in with them.

Amazon Conservation TeamCommunications/General Office Intern

2 comments:

Gordon said...

Joe Trippi & Associates is seeking a tech-savvy Associate to serve as an Account Manager for Democratic political campaigns as well as bi-partisan and non-partisan causes.

Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of clients;
- Development and execution of online strategies including social network and blog outreach, email communications, fundraising, online advertising, and management of developers for online projects;
- Assistance with the production of TV and radio ads;

Requirements:
- 3 to 8 years of experience in political communications or a similar field, with at least 2 years in a client-facing role (please do not include internships);
- Strong understanding of social media and online communications;
- Strong writing skills;
- Strong interest in and understanding of US politics;
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-paced environment;
- Flexible schedule and ability to travel as necessary;
- Familiarity with basic HTML and Content Management Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, etc.) or ability to pick up these skills very quickly.

Bonus points for CSS, Photoshop and/or Final Cut Pro skills.

Compensation: 
Salary commensurate with experience and skill-set, plus annual bonus. Health insurance provided. 



To Apply: 
Please send resume and cover letter to eva(at)joetrippi.com. Please include “Associate” in the subject line.

Anonymous said...

LOL about Middle East peace!