Press Secretary - National Security & Public Affairs

Job Post; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Parking

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition assistance

Paid family leave

Job summary

US House of Representatives in Washington, DC or Aurora, CO, seeks a proactive Press Secretary to handle national and local media needs and lead bookings for new media. The ideal candidate has a background in political communications, campaigns, or national security, and must be willing to travel and work extended hours in a fast-paced, front-line office.

Reporting to the Communications Director, you will join a four-person team and support a broad communications agenda with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has background in political communications, campaigns, or national security space.
• This is not an entry-level position and requires willingness to travel and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Drafts high-quality written materials for internal and external consumption (press releases, statements, quotes, talking points, memos).
• Works with press on deadlines and on the record/background communications.
• Amplifies the Congressman’s work in media by pitching stories and newsletters; answers press questions.
• Books the Congressman on new media platforms and coordinates appearances with content creators.
• Preps and staffs the Congressman for interviews with local and national print/TV outlets.
• Supports press clips with interns on a daily basis.
• Assists with rapid response needs, including quick statements and coordination with the Director of Digital & New Media.
• Manages relationships with press and digital partners and builds new ones.
• Collaborates with policy staff to translate priorities into accessible messaging.
• Supports day-to-day needs of the Communications team.

Job description

US House of Representatives in Washington, DC or Aurora, CO, seeks a proactive Press Secretary to handle national and local media needs and lead bookings for new media. The ideal candidate has a background in political communications, campaigns, or national security, and must be willing to travel and work extended hours in a fast-paced, front-line office.

Reporting to the Communications Director, you will join a four-person team and support a broad communications agenda with a competitive salary