Press Fellow

Office of Senator Adam Schiff; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senate employee benefits

Job summary

The Office of Senator Adam Schiff in Washington, DC is seeking a junior communications candidate for a Press Fellow role within a large, collaborative team. This is a paid full-time, one-year fellowship with a salary of $45,000.

Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced media ecosystem. Responsibilities include drafting written communications material and background memos, media monitoring, and other

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced media ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Draft written communications material and background memos.
• Conduct media monitoring and related tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with a large communications team.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Capitol Hill experience

Job description

Senator Adam Schiff seeks a junior communications candidate for a Press Fellow role in a large communications team. This is a paid full-time, one-year fellowship with a salary of $45,000, and is expected to be in the Washington, DC office.

Highly qualified candidates will have strong research and writing skills, a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced media ecosystem.

Responsibilities include drafting written communications material and background memos, media monitoring, and other tasks as assigned.

Candidates should have prior communications, journalism, Capitol Hill, or campaign experience. California ties a plus. References are requested.

This position is eligible for all Senate employee benefits. Senator Schiff’s office is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.