President Barack Obama has nominated Matthew Lehrich for the top communications post at the Department of Education, assistant secretary for communications and outreach.
Lehrich, who re-joined the administration last year from Porter Novelli, has been serving as communications director since February. He was among four nominees by the President this week -- three at the Dept. of Education and a lone nominee at the Dept. of Energy.
"These fine public servants bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their important roles," said Obama. "I look forward to working with them."
Lehrich was VP of global reputation management and crisis communications for Porter Novelli. He joined the firm from the White House, where he was an assistant press secretary from 2011-2014, regional comms. director, and deputy director of response dating back to 2009. He previously worked on the Obama campaign in New Hampshire and Wisconsin.
The assistant secretary post requires Senate confirmation.
Jonathan Schorr, a former Oakland Tribune reporter, previously served as acting assistant secretary under previously Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
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