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Climbing the Hill: How to Build a Career in Politics and Make a Difference Audiobook, by Jaime Harrison Play Audiobook Sample

Climbing the Hill: How to Build a Career in Politics and Make a Difference Audiobook

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Read By: Allyson Ryan, Ron Butler, Robbie Daymond Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781984833570

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

14

Longest Chapter Length:

68:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

20 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

30:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Inspiring, nonpartisan insider's advice on how anyone can build a career in local, state, and national government, from two rising stars in Washington government and policy.  This inspiring, nonpartisan guide, written by longtime staff members of Republican and Democratic house leadership teams provides all the hard-won secrets and strategies you need to build a career in local politics or Congress, make a difference, and ascend from an internship to leadership. With practical tips on how to not only land a job but also create the foundatio for a lasting and impactful career in public service, this guide will empower anyone who feels the urge to improve this country with meaningful work. Includes a PDF of common roles found across leadership offices; job search resources; and a flowchart of Hill positions

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About the Authors

Before becoming the first African-American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, JAIME HARRISON was the director of floor operations and counsel for former House majority whip and current assistant Democratic leader James Clyburn (D-SC). Jaime was named as one of Roll Call's "Fabulous Fifty Movers and Shakers Behind the Scenes on Capitol Hill" and has appeared on CNN and MSNBC. AMOS SNEAD is a founding partner at S-3 Public Affairs and is a regular guest on Fox News and MSNBC. Amos is a cofounder of FamousDC.com, a daily read for Congressional staff with a monthly reach of 3.2 million. Amos got his start as a press aide for the House Energy and Commerce Committee under chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and chairman Joe Barton (R-TX), then as communications director for congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX), and later as spokesman for House Republican whip Roy Blunt (R-MO).Before becoming the first African-American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, JAIME HARRISON was the director of floor operations and counsel for former House majority whip and current assistant Democratic leader James Clyburn (D-SC). Jaime was named as one of Roll Call's "Fabulous Fifty Movers and Shakers Behind the Scenes on Capitol Hill" and has appeared on CNN and MSNBC. AMOS SNEAD is a founding partner at S-3 Public Affairs and is a regular guest on Fox News and MSNBC. Amos is a cofounder of FamousDC.com, a daily read for Congressional staff with a monthly reach of 3.2 million. Amos got his start as a press aide for the House Energy and Commerce Committee under chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and chairman Joe Barton (R-TX), then as communications director for congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX), and later as spokesman for House Republican whip Roy Blunt (R-MO).

About the Narrators

Allyson Ryan is an Earphones Award–winning voice actress who can be heard in commercials, promos, animation, and audiobooks. She has extensive experience on stage and television. In New York, she acted in and directed more than thirty plays. Her television credits include roles on Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and One Life to Live. She has also appeared as “Mom” in several television commercials. Advertising Age nominated her for a Bobby Award in the best actress category for her work as the Duracell mom.

Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.

Robbie Daymond is an actor, voice talent, and four-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a master’s degree in acting and works primarily in theater but has made several forays into television, video games, and film.