Press and Staff Assistant

U.S. Senator Merkley; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Senator Merkley seeks a Press and Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. The role emphasizes drafting quotes, press releases, event statements, and social posts, as well as compiling press clips and supporting the communications team.

The ideal candidate will have press experience, be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask while delivering outstanding constituent service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in press and communications preferred.
• Ability to draft quotes, press releases and social posts.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• draft quotes, press releases, event statements and social media posts.
• compile daily and weekly press clips for the team.
• provide operational support to the communications team.
• manage front office tasks and assist with calls and voicemails.

Skills

Press experience

People skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Senator Merkley seeks a Press and Staff Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Qualified applicants should have prior press experience, be motivated self-starters, detail oriented, highly organized, able to multitask, have exceptional interpersonal skills, and eager to join a mission-oriented team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Primary responsibilities include: drafting quotes, press releases, event statements, and social media posts; compiling daily and weekly press clips; and providing operational support to the communications team as assigned. The Press and Staff Assistant also helps manage the physical and virtual front office, including answering and tallying telephone calls, processing voicemails, and flag requests. Candidates must demonstrate strong ability to write for multiple audiences, excellent “people skills” and a strong commitment to providing outstanding constituent service. Candidates should also show a commitment to the Team’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion mission. The ideal candidate should: be able to think on their feet and be a problem solver; show keen attention to detail and an ability to multi-task; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; and maintain a positive demeanor and demonstrate resilience in a busy environment.

Senator Merkley’s office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. We invite members of all diverse communities to apply as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. Salary: $50,000 in addition to full federal health and retirement benefits, transportation subsidy and reimbursement for student loans in repayment. Oregon connections are a must.