BP is on the hunt for a director of media relations with "a sense of urgency and resilience" and experience in politics or crisis for its newly established Gulf Coast Restoration Communications Division, according to a posting on the BP website.

The individual will serve as the chief spokesperson for the Gulf Coast Restoration Organization within BP.

Among the dozens of duties listed:
• ensures that all materials intended for public release are fully reviewed and approved by the appropriate officials before release to the media or general public;

• ensures that the VP, Communications and External Affairs is immediately notified of all inquiries from The New York Times, The Washington Post, as well as inquiries from other national media outlets that could potentially, when reported, drive news nationally.


Ten-plus years of experience are required. Apply here.