 In December 1999, Hiltzik joined Miramax as head of corporate communications, where he was involved in public relations for Miramax Films, Miramax Books, Miramax TV, "Talk" magazine, philanthropic and political fundraising and crisis management.In 2000, Hiltzik took a brief leave from Miramax to re-join Hillary Clinton's campaign as the director of Jewish relations.He soon left politics to rejoin with the Weinstein brothers, after the brothers finalized their deal to leave Miramax.