Behind the Scenes: Working on The Hill in Communications with Eric Olsen, Communications Director for Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA)

Episode description

 If you’ve ever wondered what a day in the life of a communications director is on The Hill, this episode is your holiday present. You’re welcome and please make sure to recycle the gift wrap. All jokes aside, this episode, and more specifically, this interview with Eric Olsen, the Communications Director for Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), provides a behind the scenes look at political communications at the national level. Touching on strategies, best practices, attitudes toward various press mediums, and more, this interview provides insights for comms aficionados, novices, and those just curious about what working in a DC office is like. Rumor has it, it’s west wing meets real housewives meets mean girls, but you’ll have to tune in to see if that rumor is true or not.

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