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    Assistant to the Mayor - Communications Director

This position is responsible for oversight and management of all media relations
activities for the Mayor. Duties include, but are not limited to: development of short-term
and long-term communications strategies; drafting of press releases, columns, talking
points and other materials; coordinating responses to media inquiries, including
on-the-record comment when appropriate; proffering stories to the media; and
organization of press conferences and other events. This position is also responsible for
assisting with policy development in furtherance of the Mayor's goals and objectives.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have significant experience working in a
high-pressure, fast-paced media relations environment. Excellent writing skills, including
the ability to write quickly and accurately under challenging deadlines, are also required.
Familiarity with the political process, particularly as it relates to local government, is
preferred.  

Residency in the City of Madison is required.  Starting salary is $78,000 annually.
Please send a resume and cover letter to the:

City of Madison, Human Resources Department
ATTN: Judy Hughes
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. BLVD, Madison WI 53703

by Wednesday, June 18th.

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