Press Secretary

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate is seeking a Press Secretary with a strong background in digital media to shape the Senator’s message and lead press strategies. This role requires 4–5 years of full-time experience and a proven ability to engage reporters, bookers, producers, and other traditional media outlets.

The candidate should be digitally savvy, with excellent writing and communications skills, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of full-time media/press experience.
• Proven track record with reporters, bookers, producers and traditional media.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Experience in a digital-forward press operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Senator’s message and position.
• Execute the office’s press strategies.
• Engage with independent media.
• Collaborate with Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director.

Skills

Digital media

Content creation

Media relations

Strong writing

Relationship building

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Press Secretary– Senator Chris Murphy seeks an experienced, digitally-savvy Press Secretary to serve as a key member of the communications team. Candidates should have a strong command of digital media platforms, with an emphasis on content creation and production skills. The position will work closely with the Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director to help develop the Senator’s message, execute the office’s press strategies, and further engage in independent media. The position will work as part of a forward-looking, aggressive, and digital-forward press operation that values strong writing and communications skills, good judgment, a sense of humor, and the ability to produce quality work under pressure. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates should have a minimum of 4-5 years of full-time experience with a proven track record of successfully leading work and building relationships with reporters, bookers, producers, and members of the traditional media. Connecticut ties a plus. Communications Director.