The Political Life
The Political Life
Jim O'Brien
Building a Career in PR and Public Affairs: From Canvassing to Crisis Communications
30 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2019 at 9:00 pm.
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Jason Levin is the Public Affairs Director at Cerrell Associates, working in public relations and crisis communications. Levin shares his experience in communications, campaigns, and government affairs.

  • Jason Levin is a native of Los Angeles, California.
  • He attended George Washington University and obtained a B.A. in History.
  • Levin interned for Congressman Howard L. Berman during college.
  • He gravitated towards the communications roles on campaigns, after working as a staffer on a municipal election.
  • Levin then Served as a communications director in the Los Angeles City Council.

“You learn more working on the losing campaigns than on the winning ones.”

Cerrell Associates takes a comprehensive approach to public affairs that combines the disciplines of government affairs, public relations, land use, and campaigns.

For more information on the California Ballot measure process and a brief history of ballot initiatives in the United States, see the following link.

Jason Levin recommends Rage for Justice, as a must read to understanding California politics.

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