• Go “Off The Record” with Media Matters in Denver

    Media Matters Action Network is excited to extend a special invitation to DCNet members to our reception in Denver. The lowdown: Tuesday, August 26, 4-7 p.m. Media Matters Lounge Be sure to RSVP- the event is close to the Pepsi Center, so security is very tight.

  • SeaChange Ideas Forum

    SeaChange Communications has extended a special invitation to DCNet members and their bosses to participate in the Seachange Ideas Forum at the Starz Green Room in Denver next week. The SeaChange Ideas Forum is a series of panels on a range of topics including films, media, blogs, social networking, web video and key political messages....

  • Career Networking from DCNet

    DCNet is offering several activities to help job seekers and hiring offices: Career Fair On Sunday, December 14th, DCNet is partnering with Democratic GAIN's Career Fair during RootsCampDC. Democratic GAIN Career Fairs enable political professionals looking for their next opportunity to connect with employers looking for talented staff. Registration gets you access to the full...

  • Recovery Happy Hour

    Suffering from stimulitis? Confused about what a state stabilization fund even means? We’ve got your perfect personal recovery plan. DCNet is throwing a happy hour this Thursday at Hawk N’ Dove to recover and reinvest in our hard-working flacks. DCNet is the city's premiere networking organization for Democratic communications professionals. Whether you're new to DC,...

  • New Media Fellows Available

    Does your boss want to take advantage of the exciting advances in new media and online outreach of the last year? Would you like some help making that happen? DCNet in conjunction with the New Organizing Institute (NOI) is promoting a new communications fellowship program. This is a practical way to bring fresh talent and...

  • Help plan DCNet programs

    The Democratic Communicators Network (DCNet) brings hundreds of communications staffers--from the House, Senate, Executive Branch and off the Hill--together to share their personal expertise, learn new skills, brainstorm strategies and build alliances on and off the Hill in order to strengthen our message making team. All DCNet events are planned by volunteer committees of staffers....

  • Spring 2009 – Press Secretary Mentoring Program

    Keeping constituents and the press back home informed of the great work our bosses are doing is crucial. That’s why the Democratic Communicators Network (www.democraticcommunicators.net) created a mentoring program to help new press secretaries become familiar with resources, learn about additional tools of the trade, and make connections with senior press staff on the Hill....

  • President Obama’s “First 100 Days” Happy Hour

    Come enjoy a spring social to network with other communicators as well as members of progressive organizations from the DC area such as Generation Obama, Arlington Young Democrats, Democratic GAIN, and Young Democrats of America's Mid-Atlantic Region. NEW LOCATION: 6:30-9:30 pm Wednesday, April 29th (Doors open at 6:00, Watch Obama Press Conference on TVs @...

  • Roundtable: “Messaging the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”

    Wondering how to develop successful press events around elements of the economic recovery package? Feeling overwhelmed by the numerous funding announcements you’re receiving and not sure how to make sure each one has a significant local impact? Wanting to work more closely with the Administration on in-district economic recovery announcements? Wondering if you should designate...

  • New Media Seminar on Facebook for Congress

    DCNet in conjunction with the Democratic Caucus is hosting a series of New Media briefings for House and Senate staffers. The first event will feature a panel discussion of the effective use of Facebook in a congressional office, as well as innovative things that Members are currently doing. When: Friday, June 5th from 11:30am -12:30pm...