Press Assistant/Press Secretary

Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) is seeking a Press Assistant/Press Secretary in the Washington, D.C. office to join an aggressive, fast-paced communications team. The Press Assistant/Press Secretary will have excellent writing, editing and digital skills. Strong proofreading and copyediting skills are a must. This role will be heavily focused on digital communications, working with the Communications Director to produce social media content and develop a creative digital strategy. 

This role primarily assists the Communications Director with drafting constituent-facing outgoing communications and developing a social media plan. Candidates seeking to join a highly active press team across national, local, and digital media with opportunities for growth are encouraged to apply. 

Videography and video editing skills are a plus. Title commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drafts the Congressman’s remarks, newsletters, press releases, and other public-facing written materials;
• Edits constituent mail;
• Designs and executes a robust social media plan that builds engagement and audience growth; 
• Drafts daily social media content in accordance with the social media plan under quick deadlines;
• Monitors social media and relevant news to produce rapid response tweets;
• Clips the Congressman’s TV appearances and public facing events for social media;
• Possesses strong instincts for digital trends and digital media opportunities;
• Provides creative, proactive ideas on social media, press pitches and events;
• Assists the Communications Director with drafting press releases, quotes, statements, floor speeches and talking points;
• Works closely with the Communications Director to produce franked mail, texts, digital ads, telephone surveys, and telephone town halls;
• Works well under pressure and with quick turnarounds;

 Please email a resume, cover letter, writing sample and two digital work samples in a single PDF to AuchinclossJobs@mail.house.gov with “First Name Last Name—Press Assistant” in the Subject Line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please.

This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.