Plan and execute communications and content development and distribution strategiesPitch and place Atlas content with national media outletsManage staff of up to nine political analysts and fellowsServe as on-the-record spokespersonDevelop and edit content for Atlas Strategic Roadmaps, analyses of politics and campaigns in all 50 statesDevelop and edit content for the Atlas blog and manage the organization’s online presenceDevelop and implement client outreach plan to manage and enhance relationships with partner organizations

Plan and execute national, local, and crisis communications strategiesPitch and place AFT president and officers on national and local TV and radioPrepare AFT president and officers for media appearances, interviews, speaking engagementsDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with national and state-level reporters, bloggers, and TV producersDraft, issue, and pitch press releases, speeches, media memos, op-eds, and research materialsCoordinate media outreach strategy and logistics for conventions, conferences, and other press events

Served as on-the-record spokespersonPlanned and executed in- and out-of-cycle communications strategiesDrafted, issued, and pitched press releases, media memos, daily blog posts, op-eds, and research materialsDramatically expanded online communications and outreach effortsConducted strategic communications trainings for political staffers from around the country

Developed and implemented communications and outreach strategies and goalsPrepared principals for media appearances and presentations to Congressional members and staffsWrote briefings, talking points, op-eds, press releases, and other communications materials Developed and executed outreach plans for labor unions, nonprofits, and Congressional officesCoordinated outreach and logistics for national conventions (including the DNCC), receptions, and other events Managed, trained, and evaluated External Affairs staff and interns

Developed and implemented communications and outreach strategies and goalsPrepared principals for media appearances and presentations to Congressional members and staffsWrote briefings, talking points, op-eds, press releases, and other communications materials Developed and executed outreach plans for labor unions, nonprofits, and Congressional officesCoordinated outreach and logistics for national conventions (including the DNCC), receptions, and other events

Prepared principals for media appearances and presentations to Congressional members and staffsWrote briefings, talking points, op-eds, press releases, and other communications materials Developed and executed outreach plans for labor unions, nonprofits, and Congressional officesCoordinated outreach and logistics for national conventions (including the DNCC), receptions, and other events

Assisted with outreach to Delegate’s local mediaResearched issues and legislation and presented briefings on the results Trained new Legislative Assistant for 2007 SessionTracked legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by the Delegate

Completed successful IRS application that led to the Project attaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit statusDrafted bylaws, articles of incorporation, conflict of interest and anti-discrimination policies for a new nonprofitDeveloped relationships with civic and community leaders

Served as on-the-record spokespersonPlanned and executed comprehensive communications strategyDrafted, issued press releases, activist newsletters, organization-wide memos Coordinated strategy with Governor’s office, elected officials, local activistsResearched candidates, issues, donors, and financial reports

Developed relationships with activists, donors, and lobbyistsManaged office and supervised volunteersAssisted in organizing and executing fundraising events for up to 1000 attendees