The position is a high level one, a level 24 by Postal Service standards, comparable to high 13 in the rest of the federal government. Salary negotiable, based on experience and skill set, but the range goes up to the 80s. This is a full-time position, based in Washington, DC.
Basic skill set: 10 years experience; agency experience a plus; demonstrated knowledge of pitching/placing; strong writing skills; crisis communications background; at least seven years of experience in press release writing, conducting media interviews, drafting talking points, writing op eds. Very
limited travel. He/she is out there and in today’s economy and market, this is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.
The successful candidate will know how to pitch, craft and record an ANR, translate PR materials and establish relationships with key media and reporters.
candidates interested in this position should contact Faith Trader: faith.trader@usps.gov; 202.268.3380.
(Please note the following position was posted July 15, 2009)