Senior National Press Spokesperson

U.S. House of Representative; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. House of Representatives seeks a National Press Secretary to act as a senior advisor and run the Office's day-to-day national press operations in coordination with the Communications Director.

The role develops and executes media events, maintains strong relationships with national reporters, manages rapid response, and serves as the principal spokesperson for the Office. Ideal candidates have extensive government or political communications background, exceptional writing, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications or press experience in government, political campaigns, journalism, public affairs or a related field.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson and communicating with reporters on the record, on background and off the record.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience writing in the voice of a principal.
• Strong existing relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers.
• Demonstrated success managing rapid response and high-profile media events in a fast-paced political environment.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while exercising exceptional political judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, policy staff, digital teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office.
• Provides strategic counsel as a senior advisor and helps run the Office's day-to-day national press operation.
• Collaborates closely with the Communications Director and other leadership to advance policy priorities through media coverage.

Skills

Spokesperson

Media relations

Editorial writing

Reporter relationships

Crisis communications

Political judgment

Project management

Job description

The U.S. House of Representatives seeks a National Press Secretary to act as a senior advisor and run the Office's day-to-day national press operations in coordination with the Communications Director.

The role develops and executes media events, maintains strong relationships with national reporters, manages rapid response, and serves as the principal spokesperson for the Office. Ideal candidates have extensive government or political communications background, exceptional writing, strong