Press Assistant

Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Friends of Tina Kotek PAC is seeking a hardworking, organized, and detail-oriented Press Assistant for the 2026 election cycle. The Press Assistant will support the campaign's communications team in executing day-to-day press operations, drafting written materials, and helping ensure the campaign's message is communicated effectively across earned media.

This role is ideal for someone with campaign or communications experience who is eager to grow in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Qualifications

• At least one campaign cycle or comparable communications, political, or public affairs experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work long campaign hours, including evenings, weekends, and irregular schedules.
• Familiarity with Oregon politics is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with campaign team to execute communications strategy and tactics
• Assist with day-to-day press operations, including compiling press clips, maintaining media lists, and tracking reporter inquiries
• Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and other written materials
• Help coordinate and staff campaign press events across the state
• Assist with press logistics, reporter outreach, and interview coordination
• Monitor news coverage and flag relevant stories for campaign leadership
• Provide general communications and rapid response support as needed

Skills

Campaign experience or communications

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Long hours readiness

Oregon politics familiarity

Job description

Tina for Oregon is seeking a hardworking, organized, and detail-oriented Press Assistant for the 2026 election cycle. The Press Assistant will support the campaign's communications team in executing day-to-day press operations, drafting written materials, and helping ensure the campaign's message is communicated effectively across earned media. This role is ideal for someone with campaign or communications experience who is eager to grow in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with campaign team to execute communications strategy and tactics
• Assist with day-to-day press operations, including compiling press clips, maintaining media lists, and tracking reporter inquiries
• Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and other written materials
• Help coordinate and staff campaign press events across the state
• Assist with press logistics, reporter outreach, and interview coordination
• Monitor news coverage and flag relevant stories for campaign leadership
• Provide general communications and rapid response support as needed

Qualifications:

• At least one campaign cycle or comparable communications, political, or public affairs experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work long campaign hours, including evenings, weekends, and irregular schedules
• Familiarity with Oregon politics is a plus but not required

Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $4,500-5,000/month, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance are included with Employee premiums covered 100% by Friends of Tina Kotek PAC

Friends of Tina Kotek is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.