Senior Digital Press Secretary — Media & Messaging

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

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.