Press and Staff Assistant

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Retirement benefits

Transportation subsidy

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

The United States Senate, Office of Senator Merkley, seeks a Press and Staff Assistant for the Washington, DC office. Qualified applicants should have prior press experience, be motivated self-starters, detail oriented, highly organized, able to multitask, 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

Qualifications

• Prior press experience and strong writing ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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 and front office duties such as answering calls and flag requests.

Skills

Press experience

Written communication

Organization

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.