Professional Staff Member

Senator Ted Cruz seeks a conservative telecommunications counsel or professional staff member to join the Republican staff of the Senate Commerce Committee. Qualified applicants must have experience drafting legislation, interfacing with federal agencies, and the workings of Congress. They must also have significant knowledge about spectrum policy. Key responsibilities include developing legislation; conducting oversight of agencies and nominations under the Committee’s jurisdiction; preparing hearings, drafting memos and talking points; and generally advising the Ranking Member. Duties also include coordinating and collaborating with other committees and congressional staff, executive branch agencies, industry, and trade associations. Successful candidates will possess exceptional writing skills, have strong attention to detail, an excellent work ethic, and clear and concise communication abilities. Previous Hill or related agency experience is required. To apply, please email a brief cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to senatecommercejobs@gmail.com, with an email subject line referencing “Telecom Counsel/PSM.”