Jake Lowenstein
Arlington,VA
Summary
Communications and Public Affairs-focused individual with years of experience working in various government relations roles. I enjoy writing and wordsmithing to ensure the most clear and compelling story can be told.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Communications Manager
Association Of Equipment Manufacturers
11.2023 - Current
- Monitor and respond to media inquiries from national, state, and local outletsmaintaining relationships with reporters in the DC beltway and local markets across the country
- Write statements, Op-Eds, and Letters to the Editor promoting industry priorities to be published in outlets of all sizes
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews between staff and media outlets such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and the Hill
- Draft and design monthly advocacy newsletter to inform subscribers and members about legislative movements and other relevant updates in DC, state capitals, and Canada
- Assist with event planning for large-scale projects such as a nationwide bus tour and trade shows on the National Mall
- Draft and maintain an updated content calendar for daily posts across social media channels
Communications Manager
ARPBA, Plastics Industry Association
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Corresponded with state and local elected officials regarding relevant upcoming and pending legislation, focusing on leading our day-to-day local government relations operations
- Coordinated and led meetings between membership, coalition groups, and consultants to help create strategies for legislative movements
- Tracked and coordinated legislative updates in targeted states to maintain information for team and membership groups
- Provided daily media updates to ensure membership groups are informed on the latest legislative movements on the state, local, and national level
- Drafted Op-Ed pieces and Letters to the Editor submissions to local, state, and national news outlets to provide insight into the recycling industry and sustainability measures
- Maintained the daily social media platforms and website content to help build a following and educate consumers regarding legislative policies
Staff Assistant/Press Assistant
Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12)
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Handled Science/Space/Technology, Small Business, and Postal matters in legislative portfolio
- Drafted weekly newsletters and press releases to subscribing constituents giving updates on the Congressman's work in Washington and the district
- Drafted constituent response letters regarding assigned policy areas, via IQ and physical mail
- Wrote multiple weekly targeted constituent outreach postcards
- Coordinated the office internship program, including hiring, training, and supervising all new interns.
Intern
Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06)
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Drafted memorandums to brief the Congressman detailing newly introduced legislation
- Interacted with and responded to constituents, via in-person meetings and phone calls.
Intern
Congressman Scott Taylor (VA-02)
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated the administrative work of the office, including scheduling tours and processing flag requests
- Sat in and hosted meetings with lobbyists to brief the Congressman.
Legislative Liaison Intern
National Utility Contractors Association
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked as the legislative liaison for a National Construction Trade Association
- Coordinated meetings for the National Legislative Summit, including House and Senate representative meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Government Major -
Hampden-Sydney College
Farmville, Virginia05.2018
International Summer School -
University of New Orleans
Innsbruck, Austria07.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Canva Design, Quorum, PressPage, Cision, Aristotle Voter List Manager, Speak4 Voter List Manager, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere) and Final Cut Pro video editing software
Accomplishments
- Pi Sigma Alpha- National Government Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta- National English Honor Society
- Fraternity Vice President/Grand Master of Ceremonies, Kappa Sigma
Affiliations
- Pi Sigma Alpha- National Government Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta- National English Honor Society
- Fraternity Vice President/Grand Master of Ceremonies, Kappa Sigma
Interests
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and teacher
- Chess
- Exercise
Timeline
Policy Communications Manager
Association Of Equipment Manufacturers
11.2023 - Current
Communications Manager
ARPBA, Plastics Industry Association
09.2021 - 11.2023
Staff Assistant/Press Assistant
Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12)
03.2019 - 04.2021
Intern
Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06)
01.2019 - 03.2019
Intern
Congressman Scott Taylor (VA-02)
08.2018 - 12.2018
Legislative Liaison Intern
National Utility Contractors Association
04.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts, Government Major -
Hampden-Sydney College
International Summer School -
University of New Orleans
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