Josh Earnest earned his PR stripes serving as press secretary during the second term of Barack Obama’s presidency.
He’s now got a new gig that looks to be every bit as challenging — if not more so — as trying to convey a presidential message.
Earnest is now vice president in charge of communications for United Airlines, the carrier that has been bombarded with negative publicity over the past year.
Do you remember the gentleman who was dragged off a UAL flight because he declined to give up his seat? It was caught on video as the cops wrestled the guy off the plane. Not a good moment.
Oh, and then just recently we had the issue of the puppy that died after being stored in the overhead luggage bin, also aboard a UAL flight. Bad news, too.
Earnest will be asked to convey the airline’s message as it continues to struggle to regain its footing in the wake of these high-profile incidents.
Good luck, Josh Earnest. Just don’t turn into a corporate propagandist.
I’m very sorry to hear that Josh is going with United Airlines instead of being snapped up by some Savvy tech company or Broadcasting Company. His good looks and wonderful personality convey confidence and know how. I appreciate his political comments and opinions and would have liked to see him go for a more public position where his influence can best be used. However I wish him well he’s great!