Digital Assistant

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate is seeking a Digital Assistant to join its active communications team in Washington, DC. The role collaborates with the Digital Director and Communications Director to manage the Senator’s social media, produce video content, and draft posts.

The candidate will edit video for various platforms and help monitor social channels while upholding the Senator's values. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Experience drafting social media copy and posting across platforms.
• Some experience editing and producing video content with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to monitor and respond to social media activity and trends.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content for multiple platforms and formats.
• Draft social media copy aligned with the Senator's values.
• Monitor and engage with the Senator’s social media channels.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media management

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Premiere Pro

Video equipment

Job description

Senator Chris Van Hollen is seeking a Digital Assistant to join his active communications team. This role will work with the Digital Director and Communications Director to manage the Senator’s social media and produce video and additional social media content. Candidates should be able to draft copy for & post on social media platforms as well and assist in capturing, editing, and producing compelling video content for a variety of platforms. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: editing video content for a variety of platforms, drafting content that aligns with the Senator’s values; and monitoring the Senator’s social media. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. They will also have some experience with video equipment and editing with the Adobe Creative Suite. This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.