Press Assistant

House Armed Services Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

House Armed Services Committee in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Press Assistant to support the Communications Director in executing the committee’s outreach strategy.

You will draft press releases, social media copy, newsletters, talking points, and assist with video and media clip production. The role requires prior communications experience and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• This is not an entry-level position and requires experience in communications.
• Background in national security or defense-related issues encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, social media copy, newsletters, talking points.
• Clip and caption media appearances and speeches.
• Assemble daily press clips.
• Assist the communications director and digital manager with press duties.

Skills

Communications experience

Press release drafting

Social media copy

Video captioning

Job description

The House Armed Services Committee Democrats are seeking resumes for Press Assistant candidates. A Press Assistant would work under the Communications Director to carry out the committee’s communications and outreach strategy. The Press Assistant would help draft press releases, social media copy, newsletters, talking points, and other communications material; clip and caption media appearances, committee exchanges, floor speeches, and other long and short form videos to help with the creation of original content; assembly daily press clips; and assistant the communications director and digital manager with additional press responsibilities.

This is not an entry-level position. We encourage experienced communications professionals to send resumes. The committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly values the diversity of its employees. A successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. A background in national security or defense-related issues is strongly preferred, but not required.