Help Wanted: Congressional press secretary and financial reporter

From the National Press Club Job Bank:

1. A Blue Dog West Coast Democrat seeks an aggressive and proactive press secretary based in Washington to implement comprehensive media strategy. Responsibilities include drafting and writing all press releases, op-eds, media advisories and weekly newsletters; fielding media requests; pitching local and national media; overseeing and implementing social media and website; and seeking proactive ways to advance the member’s message.

Hill experience is not a requirement, Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 1. No calls or drop ins please.

2. An up-and-coming multimedia news agency headquartered in London and serving the financial services industry worldwide is expanding operations into the United States. First port of call: Washington.

A D.C.-based correspondent is initially needed on a part-time basis to report on U.S. economic news as well as to potentially react to events overseas. It’s preferable that you have an interest in not just the happenings of Wall Street and Main Street, but also how events in Greece, for instance, may affect the dollar. A basic understanding of the global capital markets would be helpful

The ability to write for both the eye and the ear on tight deadlines is required, with some broadcasting work expected for our audio service that airs daily.

If interested, please send a brief cover letter and resume to Ms. Sprague at [email protected].