Press and Digital Associate

The Role: The Office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual to serve as Press and Digital Associate.

Essential Job Function: As a member of our communications team and in collaboration with the Congresswoman, the Press and Digital Associate will help shape the Congresswoman's communications strategy, write and produce engaging digital content, monitor online narratives and trends, and assist with traditional press inquires and tasks. The individual will also manage the Congresswoman’s social media platforms with oversight from the Communications Director. This is a mid-level communications role within the office.

Press and Digital Associate Role and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Digital Strategy

• Develop and implement digital strategies to amplify the Representative's message and engage constituents.

• Manage social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.

• Create compelling digital content such as graphics, videos, and infographics to communicate key messages.

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in digital media to optimize outreach efforts.

2. Content Creation

• Write and edit content for the Representative's website, newsletters, and other digital platforms.

• Collaborate with team members to develop multimedia content that effectively communicates legislative priorities and initiatives.

• Ensure all content is accurate, consistent with the Representative's voice, and aligns with brand guidelines.

3. Public Relations:

• Assist in organizing and promoting events, town halls, and community outreach activities.

• Monitor public perception and sentiment and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the Representative's reputation.

• Draft press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and other materials as needed.

• Coordinate interviews, press conferences, and media appearances for the Representative.

• Monitor media coverage and prepare regular reports for the team.

4. Administrative Support

• Assist with day-to-day office tasks as needed.

Preferred Skill Sets:

• Experience with video production, editing, and live-streaming platforms.

• Experience working in a fast-paced government office or on political campaigns.

• Proficiency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, to effectively engage with diverse communities.

• Knowledge of data analytics and metrics to track the effectiveness of digital campaigns.

• Experience managing crisis communications and responding to media inquiries under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically to generate innovative ideas for media outreach and digital engagement.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, especially during high-profile events or legislative sessions.

This is not an entry or junior-level position and requires an individual who is analytical, strategic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented.   

You: have a set of lived and professional experiences that equip you well to serve the residents of New York’s 14th congressional district and firmly believe that every person, internally and externally, has a contribution to make to our legislative agenda.

You are collaborative, progressive, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, in which you are challenged to lean into visionary and intersectional thinking, looking to transform our society and economy. 

You should have a good understanding of strategic communications techniques and be an unconventional thinker who is looking to take on a new challenge. 

You should be a strong writer and communicator, and have the ability to thoroughly research, analyze, and summarize topics in a short timeframe.

People from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as people with ties to NY-14 and New York City.

Location and Work Environment: The role is based in Washington, D.C. 

Compensation: $75,000. Our office also provides a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, federal student loan payment (terms apply), up to 25 days of annual leave, 10 days of paid bereavement leave, and 16 weeks of paid, job-protected family leave.

Deadline: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please fill out the application here.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact you if we decide to move forward with your application. Please no calls, direct emails, or walk-ins.  

We look forward to getting to know you better!