Media Relations Coordinator for Congressional Coverage

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to manage press credentials, advise on operations, and coordinate media coverage for major events and congressional activities. The role involves interfacing with the Congressional press corps and Senate offices to ensure timely, accurate media coverage.

Candidates should be prepared to support communications during high-profile proceedings such as State of the Union addresses and major hearings, and to maintain comprehensive media liaison

Responsibilities

• Issues press credentials and administers workspace for the Congressional press corps.
• Advises gallery members on Senate operations such as scheduling, procedure, floor strategy, committee structure and jurisdiction, and parliamentary procedures.
• Reviews membership applications, processes membership dues, and maintains membership database and files.
• Maintains records of Senate proceedings with emphasis on recording votes, logging time of votes, writing summaries, and issuing briefs on significant legislation and events.
• Responds to inquiries concerning legislative and public affairs; researches legislative issues for media and Senate offices.
• Monitors television and radio coverage of Senate committee hearings.
• Briefs members of the media on key legislative initiatives and public policy; monitors and analyzes Congressional activities to update media representatives.
• Coordinates logistics of media events, including determining the number of media representatives allowed, media set-up and arrangements, and issuing press passes.
• Attends events as a liaison to facilitate media coverage, including seating, restricted access, security, lighting, etc.
• Works with Congressional offices and the media to arrange interviews, press conferences, meetings, and related media opportunities; assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing media arrangements for major events.

Job description

The Senate is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to manage press credentials, advise on operations, and coordinate media coverage for major events and congressional activities. The role involves interfacing with the Congressional press corps and Senate offices to ensure timely, accurate media coverage.

Candidates should be prepared to support communications during high-profile proceedings such as State of the Union addresses and major hearings, and to maintain comprehensive media liaison