Schultz got his start in politics as an
opposition researcher and tracker on then-
First Lady Hillary Clinton's 2000 Senate campaign. During a high-profile recount, Schultz worked directly with the chief counsel to devise messaging that augmented the campaign's legal strategy. Before joining the White House, Schultz served as communications director for the
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in 2010, retaining Senate control for Democrats despite an historic Republican wave. In this role, Schultz became “well-known among Washington reporters for his aggressive, behind-the-scenes approach,” as noted by
Politico. In this role, Schultz often diffused "tensions with humor. But he [could] be relentless in pushing his message in both public and private conversations.” Drawing on his experiences in politics, media, and Washington, Schultz has consulted for numerous television and film projects, including TV pilots and major motion picture scripts. Schultz was credited as a consultant on
Designated Survivor and season four of
Succession. ==References==