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5) American Constitution Society – Assistant Director of Student Chapters
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7) American Dietetic Association – Meetings Coordinator
8) Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors – Editor
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20) Council on Foreign Relations – Assistant to the Vice President, Membership/Corporate & International – New York
21) Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Director of Government Affairs – $70k-$96k – apply by Feb. 28
22) CQ/Roll Call – Staff Writer, Energy & Environment
23-25) Friends of Choice in Urban Schools
26-28) German Marshall Fund of the US
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45-48) Open Society Institute
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- multiple opportunities also available in New York
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59) University of Baltimore – Associate Director of Donor Relations – $37k-$42k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Feb. 27
60-61) U.S Chamber of Commerce
TechAmerica - Communications Assistant
ReplyDeleteTechAmerica, the largest U.S. high-tech trade association, is seeking a communications
professional with superior writing skills, media relations experience and expertise in social
media to join our team in Washington, DC as the communications assistant.
This person will be an integral part of the marketing/communications team with a heavy focus on communication, press relations and increasing TechAmerica’s online presence. They
must possess a keen interest in policy and politics and have an understanding of how to
communicate inside and outside the Beltway. The selected candidate will possess initiative,
foresight, be self-directed, believe in collaboration and require minimal day-to-day supervision.
The Communications Assistant will:
• Write effective and polished press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces and web
content.
• Respond rapidly and appropriately to media requests in an active press office
environment.
• Develop a vigorous online and social media program.
• Work with TechAmerica offices around the U.S. and in Europe to strengthen our
visibility.
The position offers a high energy, fast paced work environment with motivated, talented staff
and member company representatives who feel strongly about advancing the interests of the
technology industry.
Skill Requirements
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science,
communications or marketing
• Minimum Requirements: 2-4 years of media relations or public relations experience;
campaign or hill experience desired
• Expertise in social media
• Media relations and event experience
• Superior persuasive writing skills
• Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure and working well with
peers and senior leaders
• Must think creatively, work with accuracy, and demonstrate judgment and
professionalism with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a knowledgeable,
persuasive, and timely manner
• Ideally – have multi-media skills such as ability to use video and audio to supplement
online presence
Candidates should apply by emailing a resume, cover-letter, and three different types of writing samples to human.resources@techamerica.org. No calls please.
TechAmerica is an equal opportunity employer. We offer many benefits including matching
401(k), dental, medical, vision, flex savings, life insurance, vacation & sick time and much more.
Washington, DC