Deputy Press Secretary

Progressive Democratic U.S. Senator; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Democratic Senator seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to join a fast-paced communications team in Washington, DC. You will draft press materials, respond to reporters, and craft quotes and video scripts to advance the Senator's priorities.

Ideal candidates bring strong written communication skills, ability to work quickly under pressure, and experience coordinating with offices and stakeholders to secure media coverage. This role supports media outreach and strategic messaging.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting press releases, statements, and quotes.
• Ability to respond to reporters quickly and accurately.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to translate priorities into clear, media-ready messages.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, statements, and video scripts.
• Pitch and respond to reporters to secure coverage.
• Write quotes and internal communications to support the Senator’s priorities.
• Coordinate with staff to advance products through approval processes.

Skills

Press relations

Media pitching

Written communications

Storytelling

Job description

Progressive Democratic Senator seeks a Deputy Press Secretary who can immediately contribute to a very fast-paced communications team. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting press releases, pitching and responding to reporters, writing quotes and video scripts, advancing products through internal approval processes, and generating ideas to promote the Senator’s priorities.

The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply.