Capitol Hill Press & Digital Assistant

Judiciary Committee (House); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff seeks a diligent Press/Digital Assistant to support a fast-paced communications team. The assistant will work closely with the Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Digital Director to advance Committee Democrats’ communications priorities through drafting press materials, creating digital content, and providing day-to-day communications support.

Core duties include compiling daily clips, drafting press releases and talking points, producing

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with sound news judgment.
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media, graphic design, and video editing tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prior communications, journalism, campaign, or Capitol Hill experience preferred.
• Willingness to work irregular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily clips and monitor breaking news and Committee coverage.
• Draft press releases, statements, talking points, social media copy, and other messaging materials.
• Assist with creating graphics; clipping, editing, and captioning videos; and publishing social media and website content.
• Maintain press and creator lists, track coverage, and conduct research.
• Help manage the press and digital internship program, including coordinating assignments and providing guidance and feedback.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for press events, hearings, and interviews.
• Pitch creative ideas to amplify Committee Democrats’ work and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Initiative

Collaboration

Deadline management

News judgment

Irregular hours

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff seeks a diligent Press/Digital Assistant to support a fast-paced communications team. The assistant will work closely with the Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Digital Director to advance Committee Democrats’ communications priorities through drafting press materials, creating digital content, and providing day-to-day communications support.

Core duties include compiling daily clips, drafting press releases and talking points, producing