U.S. Press Secretary at ONE
January 2010 - January 2012
Kim joined ONE's Communication team in January 2010 in the capacity of U.S. Press Secretary. As the national spokesperson, Kim was the mouthpiece for ONE's North American campaigns to engage the American people to add their voice to the fight against extreme poverty in the developing world.
At ONE, Kim was responsible for developing and executing proactive media strategies to advance ONE's agenda in the fight against global extreme poverty and preventable disease. The position required extensive writing and outreach to print, TV, radio, and online media that covered politics, global health, education, women's issues and technology beats.
In addition to cultivating relationships with reporters and U.S. media outlets, Kim also worked closely with ONE's policy, community partnerships, and government affairs teams, as well as, with communications staff in the London, Berlin, Paris, and African-based offices.
U.S. Press Secretary at ONE
January 2010 - January 2012
Kim joined ONE's Communication team in January 2010 in the capacity of U.S. Press Secretary. As the national spokesperson, Kim was the mouthpiece for ONE's North American campaigns to engage the American people to add their voice to the fight against extreme poverty in the developing world.
At ONE, Kim was responsible for developing and executing proactive media strategies to advance ONE's agenda in the fight against global extreme poverty and preventable disease. The position required extensive writing and outreach to print, TV, radio, and online media that covered politics, global health, education, women's issues and technology beats.
In addition to cultivating relationships with reporters and U.S. media outlets, Kim also worked closely with ONE's policy, community partnerships, and government affairs teams, as well as, with communications staff in the London, Berlin, Paris, and African-based offices.
Press Secretary at U.S. Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
February 2007 - January 2010
o Spoke on-the-record with local and national reporters on behalf of Senator and staff him on a regular basis.
o Drafted and pitched press releases, advisories, event briefings, op-eds, targeted columns for o weekly VA publications, and office literature including direct mail.
o Planned events on Capitol Hill and in Virginia, pitch to local media, and draft event materials including signage and visuals.
o Developed strategic media plans to highlight and achieve policy objectives focused on national security and foreign affairs.
In Senator Webb's farewell speech, he noted that Kim was a "very talented and invaluable communicator, who understood that the job was not simply to respond to media requests, but to proactively explain what we were doing, what our purposes where, what our goals were, what the philosophical approach that we were taking happened to be to local and national media, rather than simply entertaining interview requests."
Press Secretary at U.S. Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
February 2007 - January 2010
o Spoke on-the-record with local and national reporters on behalf of Senator and staff him on a regular basis.
o Drafted and pitched press releases, advisories, event briefings, op-eds, targeted columns for o weekly VA publications, and office literature including direct mail.
o Planned events on Capitol Hill and in Virginia, pitch to local media, and draft event materials including signage and visuals.
o Developed strategic media plans to highlight and achieve policy objectives focused on national security and foreign affairs.
In Senator Webb's farewell speech, he noted that Kim was a "very talented and invaluable communicator, who understood that the job was not simply to respond to media requests, but to proactively explain what we were doing, what our purposes where, what our goals were, what the philosophical approach that we were taking happened to be to local and national media, rather than simply entertaining interview requests."
Surrogate Scheduler at 2008 Democratic National Convention at Obama for America
August 2008 - August 2008
o Scheduled and staffed high-profile and second tier surrogates for media appearances and events during Convention to amplify OFA's daily message objectives. Surrogates included Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Robert Wexler and three of the Convention Co-Chairs: Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Mayor Shirley Franklin, and Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte.
Surrogate Scheduler at 2008 Democratic National Convention at Obama for America
August 2008 - August 2008
o Scheduled and staffed high-profile and second tier surrogates for media appearances and events during Convention to amplify OFA's daily message objectives. Surrogates included Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Robert Wexler and three of the Convention Co-Chairs: Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Mayor Shirley Franklin, and Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte.
Assistant Press Secretary at Democratic National Committee
June 2005 - February 2007
o Drafted national releases and media advisories, copy edited and formatted national, regional, and specialty press releases.
o Answered press inquiries and served as daily interface between media, Communications department and Director of Communications.
o Maintained press release archive, uploaded releases to the DNC's website, and managed finances and travel for Communication Department. Prepared briefings for Chairman Dean. Staffed local open press events, organize logistical needs for conventions, meetings, and press conferences.
o Managed three interns; facilitated national morning news coverage executed by 7 AM daily, produced regional, event, and organization coverage and weekly distribution of magazine clips.
Assistant Press Secretary at Democratic National Committee
June 2005 - February 2007
o Drafted national releases and media advisories, copy edited and formatted national, regional, and specialty press releases.
o Answered press inquiries and served as daily interface between media, Communications department and Director of Communications.
o Maintained press release archive, uploaded releases to the DNC's website, and managed finances and travel for Communication Department. Prepared briefings for Chairman Dean. Staffed local open press events, organize logistical needs for conventions, meetings, and press conferences.
o Managed three interns; facilitated national morning news coverage executed by 7 AM daily, produced regional, event, and organization coverage and weekly distribution of magazine clips.
Press Intern at Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)
January 2005 - May 2005
o Executed daily issue tracking in Boston, National, and Regional press coverage.
o Maintained press relations with over two hundred cable access stations in Massachusetts regarding Senator Kennedy's cable access show, "Capitol Perspective."
o Archived local and national press clips and filed press releases for accessible reference.
o Organized and prepared briefing books for press interviews, personal appearances, and speeches.
Press Intern at Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)
January 2005 - May 2005
o Executed daily issue tracking in Boston, National, and Regional press coverage.
o Maintained press relations with over two hundred cable access stations in Massachusetts regarding Senator Kennedy's cable access show, "Capitol Perspective."
o Archived local and national press clips and filed press releases for accessible reference.
o Organized and prepared briefing books for press interviews, personal appearances, and speeches.
Student Assistant at US Small Business Administration
June 2004 - December 2004
Office of the Deputy Administrator (09/04-12/04)
o Wrote weekly newsletter, distributed to a mailing list of 3,000 subscribers and wrote monthly article for SBA Times, distributed to entire Agency. Assisted in speechwriting and light administrative tasks.
Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (06/04-08/04)
o Prepared written summaries of testimony and remarks submitted at Congressional Hearings. Attended hearings relevant to SBA issues and wrote summary reports distributed throughout the agency.
o Wrote constituent correspondence regarding Small Business Administration programs and loan services.
Student Assistant at US Small Business Administration
June 2004 - December 2004
Office of the Deputy Administrator (09/04-12/04)
o Wrote weekly newsletter, distributed to a mailing list of 3,000 subscribers and wrote monthly article for SBA Times, distributed to entire Agency. Assisted in speechwriting and light administrative tasks.
Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (06/04-08/04)
o Prepared written summaries of testimony and remarks submitted at Congressional Hearings. Attended hearings relevant to SBA issues and wrote summary reports distributed throughout the agency.
o Wrote constituent correspondence regarding Small Business Administration programs and loan services.
Office Manager at Thaler Liebeler LLP
2003 - 2004
Office Manager at Thaler Liebeler LLP
2003 - 2004
Consultant at Kim Hunter PR
January 2013
Kim works with individuals, start-ups, non-profits, and established companies to combine traditional communication tactics with creative outreach strategies and strong messaging to achieve their goals.
Whether that means engaging media, writing website content and press materials, activating partnerships with like-minded companies and organizations, or designing events that make an impact, Kim Hunter is passionate about getting results.
With ten years of experience working in Washington, DC, Kim offers the kind of swift strategic advice and action plans that winning campaigns are built on. Driven by the motto of "making things happen," Kim Hunter PR is committed to helping clients put their goals into motion.
To learn more, go to www.KimHunterPR.com.
Consultant at Kim Hunter PR
January 2013
Kim works with individuals, start-ups, non-profits, and established companies to combine traditional communication tactics with creative outreach strategies and strong messaging to achieve their goals.
Whether that means engaging media, writing website content and press materials, activating partnerships with like-minded companies and organizations, or designing events that make an impact, Kim Hunter is passionate about getting results.
With ten years of experience working in Washington, DC, Kim offers the kind of swift strategic advice and action plans that winning campaigns are built on. Driven by the motto of "making things happen," Kim Hunter PR is committed to helping clients put their goals into motion.
To learn more, go to www.KimHunterPR.com.
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