Junior Press Fellow – Capitol Hill Communications

Office of U.S. Senator Adam Schiff

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Senate employee benefits

Job summary

Office of U.S. Senator Adam Schiff seeks a junior communications candidate for a Press Fellow role in a large communications team in the Washington, DC office. The one-year, paid fellowship offers a salary of $45,000 and reports to the Washington, D.C. team.

Ideal candidates have strong writing and research skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced media environment. Prior communications or Capitol Hill experience is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced media ecosystem.
  • Candidates should have prior communications, journalism, Capitol Hill, or campaign experience.

Responsibilities

  • Draft written communications material and background memos.
  • Monitor media coverage and trends.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the team.

Skills

Research skills
Writing skills
Attention to detail
Media monitoring

Job description

Office of U.S. Senator Adam Schiff seeks a junior communications candidate for a Press Fellow role in a large communications team in the Washington, DC office. The one-year, paid fellowship offers a salary of $45,000 and reports to the Washington, D.C. team.

Ideal candidates have strong writing and research skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced media environment. Prior communications or Capitol Hill experience is preferred.

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