Christopher Murphy

Experience

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  Truman National Security Project

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Advocacy Intern

  Helped organize: The White House Champions of Change: Veterans Advancing Clean Energy and Climate Security, a showcase of 12 veteran-led security projects; and, Truman's Security Scholars program, a weekly training for congressional staffers by Truman experts on various national security issues.Assisted the Advocacy and Communications departments of a leading progressive foreign policy think tank in research projects related to energy security, including Operation Free.Monitored press clips regarding energy and national security policies, and assisted in internal and external communications strategy on these issues. Show less

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  Inside Revolution

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  Global Innovation Fellow

  Provided research support for The Industries of the Future (Simon & Schuster). Topics included: robotics, digital currencies, big data, advanced life sciences, and the global innovation landscape.Contributed to founder's commentary which has appeared in The Atlantic, CNN, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, Mashable, Moyers & Company, Quartz, Slate Magazine (Future Tense), TIME, VICE News, The Week, and The Weekly Wonk (New America Foundation). Aided founder in preparation for television and radio appearances on international media outlets, including CCTV, Al Hurra, Al Jazeera, and the BBC. Show less

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  Future Partners LLC

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Intern

  Conducted market research and analysis for a strategy firm run by former Obama White House officials that serves as a bridge between America’s leading companies and small, dynamic businesses.Projects included work for two Fortune 500 companies as well as the largest membership organization in the nation.

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  Edelman

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Corporate Affairs Intern

  Assisted with executive positioning projects, including speech writing, op-eds, and conference selection. Provided research and writing support for media and stakeholder engagement, message development, and company narratives.

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  O'Malley for President

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Policy Intern

  Assisted the policy team on projects that included drafting white papers, policy briefings, op-eds, speeches, and talking points.

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  NDN

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  Assistant to the President

  Managed the president's daily schedule; attended weekly White House Big Table meetings during the Obama Administration; and, organized events with Obama Administration officials, Members of Congress, and senior members of the Democratic Party.Scheduled press interviews and media appearances to place the president's commentary in national and international media outlets, such as: The Atlantic, BBC, Bloomberg, Financial Times, The New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Show less

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  Mercury Public Affairs, LLC

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Vice President

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Director

    Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Jun 2018 - Feb 2020