FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

Posted 7/17/08

Job title: Press Assistant

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has an immediate opening for a Press Assistant to support the Director of Communications in all media operations.  This position has a heavy emphasis on managing and updating BPC website content, and focusing on online media.

Responsibilities

·         Manage BPC website content, including:  press releases, podcasts, bimonthly newsletters, videos, press conferences, blogs and news clips

·         Assist with media requests, with a particular focus on online media outlets

·         Manage media lists of key reporters specializing in all current BPC projects, including:  health care, transportation, national security, agriculture and energy; maintain general and national reporter lists

·         Contribute to the production of bimonthly BPC newsletters

·         Research, write and prepare materials necessary to advance BPC communications and public relations goals

·         Assist with setting up press conferences, public policy forums, panel discussions and other events involving news media

·         Monitor outside websites and track press activity

·         Coordinate with BPC staff (including IT staff) and external communications consultants

·         Maintain files, perform various administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

·         Knowledge of online applications and internet technologies a must; willingness to learn new media/web technologies

·         Excellent research and writing skills; previous writing experience preferred

·         Strong, detail-oriented organizational skills and multi-tasking skills

·         Ability to complete projects in a timely manner while working in a news-oriented environment

·         Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on tasks; ability to work independently

·         Bachelor’s degree required; at least three years of office experience preferred

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to:  jobs@bipartisanpolicy.org no later than Friday, Aug. 1^st, with the words “Press Assistant” in the subject line