Communications Assistant

The Fairness Project; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Congressman Shri Thanedar in Detroit, MI or Washington, DC is seeking an in-person Communications Assistant. The role emphasizes relaying priorities and accomplishments to constituents in a clear, distinctive, and captivating manner.

The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, a self-starter who can prioritize time, stay technologically savvy, and work well in a team. Graphic design skills are highly preferred and the ability to develop earned media opportunities is valued.

Qualifications

• Creative and organized
• Self-starter with strong time-management
• Experience supporting media outreach is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with Congressman Thanedar to understand priorities and constituents' needs.
• Proactively seek and execute earned media opportunities including op-eds, press releases, radio and TV appearances, and press inquiries.
• Help design and place communications including emails, social media, mail, video ads, and teletownhalls.
• Collaborate with legislative and district staff to communicate priorities and accomplishments to constituents.
• Propose and pitch creative ideas for communication efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Media relations

Graphic design

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Opening: Communications Assistant

Office: Congressman Shri Thanedar

Location: Detroit, MI or Washington, DC

Job Description:

Congressman Shri Thanedar is looking for an in-person Communications Assistant based in Washington, DC or in Detroit MI. Congressman Thanedar prioritizes communicating with constituents and is looking for someone that can relay his priorities, work, and accomplishments to his constituents in a clear, distinctive, and captivating manner.

The ideal candidate is someone that is creative, highly organized, a self-starter, understands how to prioritize their time, technologically savvy, and able to work effectively in a team environment. Graphic design skills are highly preferred. The right candidate will be someone that can take the initiative, ask questions, and get things done.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Our office is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. People of color and people from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Congressman Thanedar to understand his priorities and what is of importance to constituents of Michigan’s 13th District.
• Proactively seek and execute earned media opportunities including but not limited to op-eds, press releases, radio and tv appearances, and fielding requests from various press outlets.
• Help design and place franked communications including but not limited to emails, social media, mail, video ads, and teletownhalls.
• Work with legislative and district staff to effectively communicate Congressman Thanedar’s priorities and accomplishments to constituents.
• Proactively pitch creative ideas for communication efforts.