Facebook may hire Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary

Facebook is reported to be negotiating with Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary, for a top communications position, the New York Times reported today.

Facebook is said to be in talks with Robert Gibbs, President Barack Obama’s former White House press secretary, for a high-level position in the social media company's communications division, according to a report in the New York Times.

Facebook is preparing for initial public stock offering planned for early 2012.