• Campaign Career Opportunities Happy Hour

    Got questions about joining a campaign? Want to make a difference in a competitive race? Thinking about something new down the road? On Wednesday, June 15, the Democratic Communicators Network is holding a happy hour for House and Senate communicators to connect with staff from the DNC, DSCC and DCCC. Come hear about campaigns across...

  • Working with National TV News Seminar

    In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend a seminar on working with national TV news. Ever wondered how the networks choose what to cover? Does your boss keep saying he wants to be on TV more? Want to learn what approach to take when talking with network...

  • “Speed Dating” with TV Producers / Reporters / Bookers

    TODAY: the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with television producers, reporters and bookers from the various networks that cover Capitol Hill. ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and others are expected to be represented at the session. This will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses...

  • Seminar: Aspirational Narratives & Winning Words

    In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend a seminar on crafting winning messages. Aspirational Narratives & Winning Words Messages that Speak to the Head & Heart with special focus on the Economy & Debt LimitFeaturing: Doug Hattaway President & CEO, Hattaway Communications (www.hattaway.com)Friday, July 29, 2011, 2:00...

  • “Speed Dating” with TV Producers / Reporters / Bookers

    WASHINGTON— On Friday, September 16, the DCNet Roundtable committee will host a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with television producers, reporters and bookers from the various networks that cover Capitol Hill. Before the August break, DCNet gathered more than 70 Capitol Hill press secretaries together with television producers, reporters and bookers for a brief...

  • DCNet Speakers Series: Bill Schneider of CNN and Third Way this Friday

    On Friday, October 14 at 1:30 PM, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers series event with Bill Schneider. Schneider has been labeled "the Aristotle of American politics" by The Boston Globe. Campaigns and Elections Magazine called him "the most consistently intelligent analyst on television." He was a member of the CNN political team that was...

  • DCNet Roundtable “Speed Dating” with Capitol Hill Newspapers

    On Friday, December 9th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators and reporters from Capitol Hill papers. This will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships. Helpful tip – bring plenty of business cards!...

  • Announcing Your New DCNet Executive Board

    Congratulations to the newly elected members of the DCNet Executive Board listed below! Thank you to everyone for voting and to all the candidates for their willingness to serve. Brad Bauman, Executive Director, Congressional Progressive Caucus Ellis Brachman, Communications Director, House Democratic Caucus Adam Hodge, Regional Press Secretary, DNC Leah Hunter, Communications Director, Rep. Ron...

  • Upcoming Seminars: On-Camera Appearances and Polling Techniques

    In conjunction with the Democratic Caucus, DCNet encourages House and Senate communications staff to attend the following seminars: Putting Your Best Face Forward Tips & Tricks to Improve How You Communicate on Camera & Off Guest Speaker: Joel Silberman (Democracy Partners) Friday, March 9th, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Making Polling Work For You Mastering...

  • Speakers Series: Going on Offense with Bill Burton

    On Friday, March 16, at 2 PM, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers Series event with Bill Burton. Burton, a senior strategist with Priorities USA Action, served as Deputy Press Secretary at the White House under President Barack Obama, as National Press Secretary for Obama for America, as Communications Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign...