Press and Digital Assistant

Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) is seeking a Press/Digital Assistant to join his personal Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, editing, and digital skills including video editing and graphic design. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist with drafting press releases, talking points, scripts, op-eds/letters to the editor, newsletters, and other written materials as assigned  
• Create daily social media content including graphics and videos 
• Clip TV appearances and other video content for social media  
• Work with the district office to publicize constituent services and events  
• Develop and update website content 
• Create and maintain press lists 
• Other tasks as needed 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or related field 
• Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills 
• Experience with social media platforms and tools (e.g., Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools) 
• Ability to create engaging graphics, visuals, and videos 
• Strong interest in digital media and trends      
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines 

Salary: $60,000, commensurate with experience. 

Application Instructions: 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and two digital work samples (i.e. graphics or videos) to CA02Jobs@gmail.com. Include “Press/Digital Assistant – (First Name) (Last Name)” in the subject line. 

The Office of U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman is an equal opportunity employer; the office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our office encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. State and/or district ties are a plus.