NSCW Hiring Work at Home Press Secretary

National School Choice Week is seeking a possible work-at-home press secretary for a temporary full-time position. Hours will be approximately 40 per week, with a defined start date of September 1, 2013,  and end date of February 28, 2014. Although this company is located in Florida, they are open to someone telecommuting from somewhere within the U.S.

You will be responsible for working with NSCW’s team, partner organizations, and participating schools to elicit positive media coverage for events held during National School Choice Week 2014 (January 26 to February 1, 2014).

QUALIFICATIONS (from employment listing):

— Bachelors degree in journalism or related discipline
— 2+ years of experience in front-line media relations
— Excellent writer with ability to pass writing/editing test
— Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel
— Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort with making telephone calls
— Ability to work independently and with great accuracy
— Previous experience working on a high-energy campaign environment
— Basic knowledge of and support for education reform and school choice policy

You will be responsible for creating and sending news releases, developing and placing opinion pieces, scheduling interviews for NSCW spokespeople, and more.

If interested in this home-based opportunity, please see the original job listing on Careerbuilder.  There, you will be able to forward your resume and read more about this position.  The organization requests no phone calls, please.  Good luck!