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Calm nerves, clear thoughts, sharp focus – and the ability to keep smiling sincerely as a rush of people simultaneously demand instant satisfaction. Those are a few descriptions of the personalities in the Communications team. And here's one more: unflappable. We live in a fast, dynamic, sometimes hard-hitting world where no two days are ever the same. Our job is to present Google, its products and its positions to audiences that include our users, partners, shareholders, employees and the media. We're strategic thinkers with large doses of creativity, initiative and endless curiosity – not to mention grace and poise. We want to redefine conventional wisdom, not just echo it.
The role: Global Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Advertising

You will lead Google's efforts to build partnerships with trade associations, interest groups and non-profit organizations based in Washington D.C. Your job will be to manage our outreach to groups beyond the technology world and familiarize those groups with Google's mission, values and products. Working in concert with our D.C. policy team and consultants, you will identify priority constituencies and groups and build long-term alliances that can help broaden Google's appeal and achieve our policy goals.
Responsibilities:
Lead Google's outreach efforts to trade associations and interest groups in Washington D.C.
Help design, implement and maintain partnerships with high-priority groups.
Lead Google's work among the non-profit community.
Highlight Google through participation in trade shows and conferences.
Work with Google's PR team, seek positive media coverage of Google partnerships.

Requirements:

BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record (Post-graduate degree a plus).

At least 7 years of professional experience in communications, public affairs or Washington, DC outreach type role.
Ideal candidate would have direct experience working in communications/policy capacity with Washington, DC trade associations and interest groups.

Proven communicator with very strong oral presentation skills and capable of working calmly in high-stress environment.
Self starter with the capacity to design deals and partnerships.

Apply here: http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=105803