Communications Associate Primary Responsibilities:

Track and manage a broad set of policy areas, serving as the internal expert for press inquiries and media events.
Field press inquiries, and turn around factually accurate responses under high pressure.
Provide communications direction to mayoral policy staff, city departments, mayoral appointees and commissions.
Create, plan, advance, and execute press conferences and media events.
Draft, and review written materials, including talking points, press releases and statements.
Serve as in-person communications staff for events with Mayor Garcetti.

Desired qualifications:

Experience working in a high-pressure environment managing multiple deadlines with the ability to think on one’s feet.
Entrepreneurial spirit and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced organizational skills.
Strong, team oriented work ethic.

Required experience:

At least 2 years experience working in journalism, directly with journalists, or in political communications.

Required education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

How to apply

Email a cover letter, resume and a one page writing-sample to Leo.Daube@lacity.org