Get to know Sean Neary 🎙️
Get to know Sean Neary outside of politics in a new episode of Capitol Spotlight, the video and audio podcast from CNCT.
Sean Neary is the Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Financial Services at Edelman Smithfield with a resume you can't miss. From being a Fact Checker at Rolling Stone in its heyday, to working with JFK Jr. at George Magazine, to his work on the Hill as a Communications Director, Sean offers invaluable guidance on how to grow in D.C. and beyond.
Get to know more about Sean...
🏠 Home State: New York
🎓 College: University of Delaware (History)
🔗 CNCT with Sean about... His celebrity encounters at work!
Listen to Sean's episode to hear about his exciting work experiences, how he approaches understanding those across the aisle, and the importance of networking in D.C.
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08:42: What was it like working at Rolling Stone?
10:50: George Magazine & JFK Jr.
16:45: Remembering your constituents...
19:27: Where people get their news...
21:02: Understanding the other side
21:40: "The Hill is not forever."
24:18: "The Hill is like college, in a way."
26:25: What could Congress now learn from Congress then?
29:28: Key to Bipartisanship
34:00: What does public affairs look like?
34:40: "Be a specialist, as well as a generalist."
40:00: D.C. is transactional (in a good way)
41:40: Sean's Ideal Candidate Qualities
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Be sure to tune into Sean's episode to hear him talk through his unique and exciting resume. Check out some of the highlights here:
Director of Communications for Senate Committee on Finance
Director of Communications for Sen. Kent Conrad
Editorial Director at America's Promise
Features Editor at Voter.com
Associate Editor for George Magazine
Fact Checker at Rolling Stone
If you're looking to connect with someone who has experience understanding and working with the other side, vast skills in public affairs, and exciting work stories, you should meet Sean!