Thursday, February 3, 2022

Your Thursday Set

1) The World Resources Institute is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator to support their Energy Program – $53k-$68k – 3+ years of relevant experience working in public relations, journalism, or communications with salient link to climate, energy or broader environmental issues moves your CV to the top of the stack.

2) Stones’ Phones describe themselves as the go-to firm for Democratic candidates & progressive organizations who want to run smart, innovative phone campaigns – and they’ve asked us to share this entry-level Project Associate post – $40k – recent college grads or college seniors encouraged to apply – DC or Columbus, OH

3-6) Fresh searches helmed by our friends at Grossman Solutions:

7) Dow has passed along this Government Affairs Manager post suited for aspirants with 5+ years of experience in federal government affairs or in a congressional office, with emphasis on advocacy and congressional and agency relations work – we’re told the opportunity will remain open through Feb. 14, but that’s no excuse to procrastinate!

8-10) The National Endowment for Democracy is looking to expand their roster:

11-14) Advancement Project – see also main career page

15) ASCD – Social Media Strategist – up to $60k – see also main career page

16-17) American Academy of Physician Assistants

18) Association of American Medical Colleges – Legislative Analyst

19-23) CNN

24-27) Edelman PR

28-29) Environmental Defense Fund

30-32) Hamilton Place Strategies

33) PATH – Marketing Copywriter – DC or Seattle, WA

34-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

37) Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Advocacy Outreach Director

38) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – Spanish Outreach Coordinator – advanced proficiency in Spanish required – apply by Mar. 20

39-40) Public Accountability Initiative – remote based – pay may be supplemented by COLA adjustment based on location

41-43) Search for Common Ground – see also main career page

44-46) Truman Center/Truman National Security Project

47) United Way of the National Capitol Area – Senior Manager, Individual Giving

48-52) University of Maryland

53) Visit Baltimore – Housing & Call Center Information Specialist (pdf) – bilingual w/ Spanish required – Baltimore, MD

Best wishes for a cheerful & fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Management, Priorities, Consulting & Strategy

Welcome back to your slowly-warming (we hope) job-seek week!  Enjoy the jobs!

 1) Dezenhall Resources, a self-described non-partisan, boutique crisis management & public affairs firm, is seeking a highly organized Senior Director (scroll to find) with strong writing skills & 4+ years of experience in political, communications, public affairs or advocacy-focused roles.

2-4) The Izaak Walton League of America has shared this Conservation Policy Manager (scroll to find) role suited for candidates with 3-5 years of public policy experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, or related non-profit or private sector employment, along with demonstrated ability to engage & mobilizing grassroots advocates – $60k-$65k – apply by Feb. 18 – IWLA is also recruiting for:

5) Help highlight Emerge’s efforts to recruit, train, and support Democratic women who want to run for political office as Deputy Communications Director – $75k-$85k – 3+ years’ experience in communications, politics, and/or public policy work desired, including significant writing and communications responsibilities.

6) The Nutrition Coalition is seeking an Executive Director with 10+ years relevant campaign, organizational management and leadership experience; scientific, medical, nutrition, or public health background is helpful – search managed by Chaloner

7-12) Unify America, a nonpartisan group on a mission to replace politics with problem solving, is actively recruiting for these:

13) FairVote is in search mode for a Research Analyst with experience using spreadsheet applications such as Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, and at least one advanced analytics tool such as R, Python, or similar, as well as knowledge of statistical methodologies & analyses – $55k-$65k

14) Bureau of Land Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $126k-$164k – apply by Feb. 10; subject to early closure.

15) C&O Canal Trust – Director of Marketing & Communications – $45k-$55k – apply by Mar. 4

16-24) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

25) General Services Administration – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – apply by Feb. 7

26-27) Freedman Consulting – see also main career page

28-29) Intelsat – see also main career page

30) Marriott International – Senior Director, Public Relations, U.S. & Canada

31) Nemours Children’s Health – Public Relations/Communications Program Manager – DC; Wilmington, DE, Jacksonville or Orlando, FL

32-35) Fresh searches managed by Talent Market:

36) Transportation Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $58k-$110k – apply by Feb. 1

37) USAging – Program Associate/Senior Program Associate – apply by Feb. 11

38-39) Weber Shandwick

40-41) West End Strategy Team

42) … and finally: just to be clear, we were not actively looking for jobs in warmer locales in response to this weekend’s punishing temps – but this Honolulu-based Public Affairs Specialist post with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service we happened upon is nonetheless filling us with balmy, tropical reveries – $97k-$127k – apply by Feb. 8

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

So Get to It, OK?

Friday update: disappointed that we only managed one post this week; see you Monday.

No nonsense, just jobs (47) and a few internships (7) today.  That's it.

1) The International Tax and Investment Center is seeking a Program Assistant (scroll to find) with previous admin experience & program management responsibilities in an international-oriented setting – apply by Feb. 7

2-6) The American Chemical Society has shared multiple currently available posts:

7) The National Institute on Retirement Security is recruiting Manager of Membership Services with top-notch organizational skills & facility with Adobe Creative Cloud applications – $45k-$50k

8) Squared Communications is looking for a self-motivated Intern (scroll to find) interested in learning about all aspects of the public relations field - $17/hr – remote-based

9-11) American Battlefield Trust

12) American Frozen Food Institute – Vice President of Communications

13-14) American Society of Anesthesiologists – Schaumburg, IL

15-17) Anthem

18) Architect of the Capitol – Communications/Congressional Relations Intern – Summer 2022 – $15/hr – apply by Jan. 31

19-21) Associated Builders & Contractors – see also main career page

22) Blue Origin – PAC & Government Relations Manager

23-27) Booz Allen Hamilton – DoD/military-related experience/focus noted for all of these

28) Building Owners & Managers Association – Director of Communications

27) Carnegie Council for Ethics & International Affairs – Interns – Mar.-May 2022 – communications & research specialties noted – remote-based

28) Center for International Policy – Executive Assistant/Communications Associate

29-32) Conservation Fund – see also main career page

33-35) FP1 Strategies

36) Jewish Federation of St. Louis/Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum – Director of External Affairs – St. Louis, MO

37) Kellen – Senior Director, Government Relations

38) Pew Charitable Trusts – Fiscal Federalism Associate – focus on quantitative research analysis/budget & tax policy issues

39-41) Pew Research Center

42-45) POLITICO

46-48) Save the Children – DC or Fairfield, CT

49) U.S.-China Economic & Security Review – Congressional Fellow – $54k-$64k – apply by Jan. 30

50) Volunteers of America – Senior Director, Campaign – fundraising/development focus

51-52) Washington Nationals

53) Washington Wizards – Social Media Manager

54) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – Social Media Specialist – $56k-$72k – apply by Feb. 4

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Tartan

Hello Friday job-scourers!  Let's get to it!

Friday afternoon update: we just stumbled across this DC-or-NYC-based Associate Director, Major Gifts post with the International Crisis Group sporting a fast-approaching Jan. 23 application deadline, so we figured we'd better add it now.

1) National Nurses United is looking to bring aboard two Social Media Specialists with excellent writing skills and solid experience using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for progressive campaigns, as well as fluency in social media performance metrics – can be DC-based or in one of several California locations offered.

2) The American Gaming Association has shared this Senior Manager, Media Relations post suited for candidates with 3-6 years’ media relations and communication experience along with strong writing skills – note the read more+ link at right on listing to see full description.

3-6) Opportunities available to join AIDS United’s work advocating for social justice & access to healthcare for individuals with HIV (scroll to find):

6) USAID is recruiting for a Strategic Communications Specialist (pdf) to support the Office of Transition Initiatives on contract basis – $106k-$138k – 5+ years’ related experience that includes work implementing outreach campaigns & producing relevant content desired – apply by Jan. 26

7-9) American Association for Justice – see also main career page

10-11) American Gastroenterological Association

12-13) American Hospital Association

14-17) Beekeeper Group

18-19) Center for Public Integrity – see also main career page

20) Consumer Healthcare Products Association – Director, Communications & Media Relations (pdf) – see also main career page

21-23) DC Office of the Mayor

24-25) Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (scroll to find)

26-27) Interfaith Alliance

28-29) League of Conservation Voters

30-31) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

32) Research!America – Senior Director of Global Health Advocacy – search managed by Staffing Advisors

33) University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Policy Specialist/Policy Analyst supporting the Hilltop Institute – Medicaid policy focus – Baltimore, MD – apply by Jan. 30

34) U.S. News & World Report – Media Relations Director – see also main career page

35) WETA – multiple producer, social media, and other roles (scroll to find) supporting NewsHour & Washington Week noted

36-38) …. and finally: this Relationships Manager, Scottish Government post with our friends at the British Embassy includes work engaging Capitol Hill’s Friends of Scotland Caucus, who boast an officially registered Tartan pattern – $26/hr – apply by Feb. 1 – other opportunities with the Embassy include:

Best wishes for a grand & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Thousands of Jobs ...

... noted in item #1, plus a lot of other great opportunities as we start to get back on track to more regular (we hope) posting.  And, if you didn't catch Friday's pre-holiday-weekend set, you missed a bunch of of terrific, direct-to-us submissions.

1) We’ll start off your job-search week by highlighting Thursday’s news of the coming-soon DOE Clean Energy Corps and its attendant resume portal – the planned 1,000+ roles to be filled will apparently include communications, legislative affairs, and public policy.

2) Progressive-oriented narrative messaging pioneer The New Media Firm seeks Principal, Digital with 8-10+ years of experience leading digitally driven campaigns and/or advocacy projects designed to mobilize & persuade communities & voters – search managed by Grossman Solutions

3) Feldman Strategies has shared this Communications Coordinator suited for candidates with have at least one year of communications experience in a firm, campaign, Capitol Hill or other setting;  can include substantive internship work – $42k+

4) Global leadership retreat facilitator Dialog is seeking an efficient & creative Assistant Director, Events with experience successfully directing or assistant-directing large, multi-day events for VIP participants – high-profile tech-industry founders, a remote-forever promise, and potential travel are also part of the equation for this intriguing opportunity.

5) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Staff Reporter for Aerospace America

6) American University – Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Arts

7) Atlas Network – Donor Communications Manager – search managed by Talent Market

8) Brady & Center to Prevent Gun Violence – Development & Donor Relations Associate

9-10) Council on Foreign Relations

11-13) Economic Policy Institute

14) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Visual/Graphic Design Specialist – $72k-$113k – apply by Jan. 26

15-16) FHI 360 – see also main career page

17) Ford Foundation – Digital Writer & Editor – New York – see also main career page

18-23) George Mason University

24) Georgetown University – Communications Manager, School of Continuing Studies

25-27) George Washington University

28) HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – digital communications focus – apply by Jan. 31

29-31) Information Technology Industry Council – searches managed by Cessna & Associates

32-33) National Consumers League (scroll to find)

34-37) Nature Conservancy

38) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Director, Government Relations

39-41) Refugees International

42) Sidwell Friends School – Chief Communications Officer

43-44) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

45) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – digital communications focus – apply by Jan. 24

46-48) United Nations Foundation

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Still Scuffling, but We've Got Some Great Jobs For You

We're still scuffling to get 2022 going the way we'd like (ha! good luck with that!), but we do have a lot of excellent, straight-to-us job submissions (1-24) for your Friday search.

1) Aerospace Industries Association – Manager. Strategic Initiatives – +2 years work experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, or social impact desired

2) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority – Media Relations Specialist – $84k-$121k – poise under pressure & 5+ years of experience in corporate or industry media relations/communications desired – apply by Jan. 22

3) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Web & Publications Associate supporting SciLine – 1-3 years of experience in website management and/or digital search technologies required

4-6) Fresh opportunities from the lifestyle, food/beverage, & tourism-focused PR pros at Linda Roth & Associates:

7-9) The folks at the Washington Post passed along this awesome Publicist gig with a Sunday-Thursday 1:00pm-9:30pm shift – here’s some other recent opportunities we’ve noted:

10) EMC Communications – Senior Associate – $56k-$65k – 2-3 years of experience working in communications required; journalism background a plus – DC, San Francisco or Sacramento, CA

11) Signal Group – Executive Vice President, Communications (scroll to find) – 15+ years of experience in communications required, or at an integrated agency, with at 5 years in a leadership role, as well a proven record of success in pitching & client procurement.

12-13) Destination DC

  • International Media Relations Manager – ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of PR experience, be creative, resourceful and passionate about promoting DC to international audiences.
  • Digital Marketing Manager – 4+ years' experience in digital marketing with a focus on digital content production & facility w/ relevant applications required

14-16) Loudoun County – Leesburg, Va.

17) America Votes – Senior Deputy Political Director – 8+ years campaign or political experience required, including knowledge of independent expenditure campaigns – search managed by Grossman Solutions

18) World Resources Institute – Senior Communications Manager supporting the Systems Change Lab – 10+ years of experience in a communications role with three+ years in a leading strategic capacity desired, preferably at an environmental or sustainable development nonprofit or other mission-based setting.

19) Crosscut Strategies – Associate/Senior Associate (scroll to find) – 1-2 years of experience working with social & traditional, writing materials for public distribution, conducting policy and media research, and coordinating media events desired.

20-21) Center for Science in the Public Interest:

22) World Wildlife Fund – Associate Specialist, Integrated Marketing – 2+ years of online marketing/advertising experience required.

23) Communities in Schools – Communications Intern – available ASAP – interest in the education landscape & ability to write for online & print audiences desired

24) Sierra Club – Intern supporting the Outdoors Alliance for Kids – $15/hr – 6-month term – knowledge of justice, environmental/conservation, health and wellness, youth and/or outdoors movements sought

25) Association of American Publishers – Director/Senior Director/Vice President Communications (pdf) – see also main career page

26) The Atlantic – Senior Ideas Editor

27) ONE Campaign – Coordinator supporting ONE’s President – this fellow, we guess

28) … and finally: the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, the folks behind the iconic Doomsday clock (currently at 11:58:20 pm), are seeking an Associate Editor to join their self-assessed staff of “brilliant, highly educated over-achievers.” DC-based candidates preferred.  P.S. – the 2022 clock reset announcement is scheduled for Jan. 20.

29-30) and finally, part 2: here’s a couple of admin roles with our friends at the British Embassy

  • Project Coordinator – $21/hr – duties include managing storage & reinstall of all Embassy Fine Arts & Furnishings in the Ambassador’s Residence & associated properties – apply by Jan. 24
  • HR Officer, Compensation – $62k – apply by Jan. 31

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Off to a ____ Start

Welcome back to your job-search.  It's been a scrambling, stumbling 2022 out-of-the-gate so far, but we'll all hit our stride soon enough.

1) Dairy stalwart Land O’Lakes  has shared this Senior Communications Manager role promoting their Venture 37 agricultural research/support affiliate – 5+ years’ relevant communications experience desired – DC or Alden Hills, MN

2) Prince William County Public Schools is hiring a Web Communications Specialist to help manage website content for the school division & nearly 100 schools –  $52k-$127k – Manassas, Va. – apply by Jan. 9

3) KPMG has let us know they are recruiting for two Key Account Marketing Managers focusing on Federal government clients – 8+ years of marketing, account management or other relevant experience required, background in professional services environment preferred – DC, McLean, Va. or Baltimore, MD

4) America Votes is seeking a Data Support Director with at least two cycles of experience in a mid-to-senior political data role along with strong staff & project management skills – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) MACPAC, a legislative branch agency that advises Congress on Medicaid & CHIP policy issues, is seeking a Communications Specialist with 2+ years of relevant experience, as well as facility with social media & content management applications.

6) ZemiTek is seeking a Communications Specialist to support their USAID Bureau for Development, Democracy & Innovation client – 10 years of experience required, including a background in gender-related issues in development.

7) The National Council on Teacher Quality seeks an organized & highly motivated Development Associate (scroll to find) on a part-time/remote basis – proficiency with G-Suite including Docs, Sheets, Slides desired; experience managing Shared Drives a plus – apply by Jan. 28

8) American Enterprise Institute – Interns, Summer 2022 (scroll to find) – various specialties offered

9-12) American University

13-15) Booz Allen Hamilton

16-22) Center for American Progress

23-27) George Washington University

28-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

38-40) March of Dimes

41) ONE Campaign – Development Coordinator

42) Pew Charitable Trusts – Communications Officer, Safety & Justice

See you again next week.  Best wishes for a lovely, omicron-free Friday+weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Monday, December 27, 2021

Closing Out 2021

Here’s one more set for any of you folks who are job-browsing in this final week of the year.  We’re recycling some of these direct-to-us listings we added to the previous set on 12/23.

1) Campaign Legal Center – Communications Manager – 3-5+ years of experience working in communications and/or organizing for a nonprofit, campaign, on the Hill, or for a public affairs firm serving nonprofits required, along with a passion for the advancing democracy through free & fair elections

2) Center for Community Progress – Communications Associate – $55-65k – ideal applicant have a strong eye for detail, an interest in developing a generalist communications skill-set, and solid organizational & problem-solving capabilities.

3) EarthRights International – Deputy Director – $120k-$145k – 15+ years of related work experience including organizational-level leadership & experience with strategic planning desired – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) Garfinkel+Associates – Writer & Project Manager – $60k-$69k – ability to distill complex material into crisp marketing copy & tell compelling stories with creative flair are among your desired attributes.

5-6) National Geographic Society – searches managed by Chaloner
  • Design Director – $120k+ – 10+ years of experience directing the execution of multi-platform design projects at an in-house marketing team, or creative agency sought.
  • Designer, Campaigns & Marketing – $87k+ – 7+ years of experience working across various mediums desired; emphasis on digital but may include printed work in a fundraising environment.

7-8) Washington Post

9) 50+1 Strategies – Campaign Strategist

10-12) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

13) American Dental Association – Chief Policy Officer – see also main career page

14-15) Amtrak

16) DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$109k – apply by Jan. 1

17) DC Office of the CTO – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – apply by Dec. 31

18) Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Jan. 6

19-27) Georgetown University

28) Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities – Government Relations Coordinator – Spanish language skills highly desired

29-37) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

38-39) National Journal

40) National Reconnaissance Office – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Jan. 3

41-44) POLITICO

45-50) United Nations Foundation

We hope your New Year's activities, whether revelry- or reflection-focused, are cheerful, restorative, and safe!  Let's be careful out there and get ready for a we-hope-it's-great (or at-least-finally-normal-ish) 2022.  We'll leave you with both fancy & not-finicky options close out & ring in the '21 & '22:

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Friday, at Last

Dec. 23 update: Here’s a handful of opportunities that have been shared directly with us in the last week.  We’ll reference them again in a fresh post on Dec. 28 or 29.

Campaign Legal Center – Communications Manager

Center for Community Progress – Communications Associate – $55-65k

EarthRights International – Deputy Director – $120k-$145k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

Garfinkel & Associates – Writer & Project Manager – $60k-$69k

National Geographic Society – searches managed by Chaloner

Washington Post – National Politics Reporter – covering GOP/Right – apply by Jan. 7

Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas and/or holiday break. Be safe and we'll see you next week.

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Hello Friday job-scroungers! We're running on fumes as the work-week draws to a close; maybe it's just the Omicron blues that loom over the Caps, the WFT, and pretty much all of us.  Cheer yourself (and us!) with one of these fine opportunities.

1) The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has shared this National Health Policy Manager (pdf) suited for candidates with of 2+ years’ experience in policy/advocacy work and/or community organization & direct experience in supporting underserved populations; we’re told a Capitol Hill background is also plus – $50k-$60k – DC or Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

2) The Sidwell Friends School is seeking a Communications Coordinator with 3-5 years project management or communications experience for a similar organization, preferably in education or a non-profit; facility with digital communications & strong writing skills also sought.

3) J Street is seeking a Senior Government Affairs Associate with 1-2 years of legislative/lobbying experience & a solid understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it plays out in American politics.

4) The Association of Public & Land Grant Universities looks to bring aboard a Director, Governmental Affairs with 6+ years’ experience on Capitol Hill, at relevant federal agencies, or in positions focused primarily on government affairs, preferably in areas related to research and science policy; strong grasp of issues related to federal appropriations, research & policy also sought – apply by Jan. 11

5) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Senior Marketing Representative – 5+ years of marketing experience at an ad agency or in-house communications setting desired – financial services background a plus.

6) The Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks an Arctic Policy Coordinator with understanding of the evolving international climate policy landscape & the ability to identify opportunities for engagement – $48k-$65k - Falmouth, MA – apply by Jan. 30

7) Association of University Centers on Disabilities – Director of Public Policy – $110k-$120k – search managed by the HR Team

8-9) Christ Church, Fairfax Va.

10) Congressional Research Service – Legislative Information Specialist – $60k-$78k – apply by Dec. 28

11-12) Fairfax County

13) FDA/ Center for Devices & Radiological Health – Communication Specialist/Advisor – $122k-$159k – apply by Dec. 21; subject to early closure

14) Federal Housing Finance Agency – Writer-Editor/Speechwriter – $98k-$167k – apply by Dec. 27

15) First Book – Social Media Coordinator

16-17) High Lantern Group

18) Issue One – Deputy Chief of Strategy & Program – $100k-$125k

19-21) League of Conservation Voters

22) Mystery healthcare communications agency – Media Relations Manager – search managed by Profiles

23) Mystery info services company in the global policy field – Marketing & Events Manager – 6-month term – $25/hr

24) National Conference of State Legislatures – Legislative Director, Health & Human Services Policy – $85k – apply by Jan. 7

25) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Development

26-30) National Psoriasis Foundation (scroll to find)

31) Oceana – Director, Global Events – DC or New York

32) PBS – Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

33) Reading is Fundamental – Digital Marketing Manager – search managed by the HR Team

34-37) UNICEF USA

38-40) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

Best wishes for a great weekend – or at least just hang in there, OK? – from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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