Deputy Press Secretary

The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth seeks an innovative, hardworking, creative and detail-oriented Deputy Press Secretary based in Washington, DC. This position will assist the Communications Team with responding to media inquiries, drafting communications deliverables, producing social media content, coordinating interviews as well as advancing and managing public events.

Our ideal candidate will thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, be a self-starting team player with strong writing skills, Illinois connections and a sense of humor.

The annual salary for this position is $60,000. The Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us for any accommodations needed in the application process.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, single tweet explaining why they should be selected for the role, two writing samples, two graphic design samples and one short social media video sample via our online application found at the following link by July 3rd, 2024: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/8260f15e-d3ee-4fef-b0fc-e13c8382440c/.