Press & Communications Assistant — Senate DC Office

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. 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.