Communications Professional

Congressman Jake Auchincloss; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss is seeking a Massachusetts-based communications professional to join a fast-paced district team. This role focuses on regional and local media outreach, with experience pitching TV in the Boston or Providence markets, along with strong digital and videography skills.

This role requires access to a vehicle for district outreach and may require work outside of normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience pitching TV in Boston/Providence media markets.
• Massachusetts-based communications professional.
• Access to a vehicle for district outreach and occasional after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Lead pitching for television networks in Boston and Providence markets.
• Outreach to local and hyperlocal outlets and content creators across MA-04.
• Produce and edit organic video content and clips.
• Draft remarks, newsletters, press releases, and other materials for district events.
• Post daily social media content and develop new ideas.
• Support rapid response with quotes, statements, and talking points.
• Collaborate with Communications Director on mail, digital ads, and town halls.
• Perform research on podcasts and upcoming press hits.
• Adapt to fast-paced, high-pressure deadlines.
• Perform other duties to support district offices.

Skills

TV pitching

Local media outreach

Video content production

Written materials

Social media management

Rapid response drafting

Press strategy

Tools

Video editing

Job description

DISTRICT-BASED COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL

OFFICE of CONGRESSMAN AUCHINCLOSS

SUMMARY:

Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) is seeking a Massachusetts-based communications professional to join a fast-paced communications team. This individual will have experience working in or pitching TV in the Boston or Providence media markets paired with strong digital and videography skills. This role will be heavily focused on regional and local media outreach, working with both the Communications Director and District Director on strategy. Candidates seeking to join a highly active press team across national, local, and digital media are encouraged to apply.

This role requires access to a vehicle to conduct outreach across the district successfully and, oftentimes, some work must be done outside of business hours and on weekends. The title and salary for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications. The individual can work out of either the Newton or Attleboro office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads pitching for television networks in the Boston and Providence media markets;
• Conducts extensive outreach to local and hyperlocal news outlets, podcasts, and social media content creators across the MA-04;
• Produces and edits organic video content and clips earned-media video content;
• Works closely with the District Director to ensure press coverage of planned district field events;
• Drafts, edits or compiles the Congressman’s remarks, newsletters, press releases, and other public-facing written materials for district events;
• Posts daily social media content in accordance with the social media plan under quick deadlines and suggests new ideas;
• Provides creative, proactive ideas on social media, press pitches, and events;
• Assists the Communications Director with rapid response: drafting press releases, quotes, statements, floor speeches and talking points;
• Works closely with the Communications Director to produce franked mail, texts, digital ads, and telephone town halls;
• Conducts research on podcasts and other upcoming press hits;
• Works well under pressure and with quick turnarounds;
• Other duties as assigned to support essential functions of the District Offices.

This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.