Press Assistant

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Senate benefits

Job summary

United States Senate seeks a Press Assistant based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on drafting quotes, press releases, statements, and tweets, and on producing graphics and video content. Ideal candidates possess strong writing, video editing, and graphic design skills, plus solid research abilities.

The position is full-time and predominantly in-person, with occasional remote work during recess. This entry-to-mid level role offers federal Senate benefits and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and ability to draft quotes, press releases, statements and tweets.
• Experience with video editing software and graphic design is strongly preferred.
• Solid research skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft quotes, press releases, statements, and tweets.
• Create graphics and video content for press materials.
• Support media outreach and provide timely communications.

Skills

Press writing

Video editing

Graphic design

Research skills

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and the Senate Finance Committee Democratic Staff seek to hire a PressAssistant to be based in Washington, D.C. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, excellent communicators, fast learners, resourceful and passionate about public service. Candidates with strong writing skills, video editing and graphic design experience, research skills, and an overall understanding of effective communication, will be prioritized. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: drafting quotes, press releases, statements, tweets as well as creating graphics and video content. Previous experience with video editing software strongly preferred. This office is an equal employer, and candidates with a diverse background are encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until Sunday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m.

This is a full-time, predominantly in-person role, with remote work possible during recess. This is an entry-mid level position. Applicants are eligible for full federal Senate benefits.