Date Posted:
April 24, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary or Deputy Communications Director
Office/Company:
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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Office Code:
Job Number:
0836
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Press Secretary/ Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Senator Chris Van Hollen seeks a Press Secretary OR Deputy Communications Director to join his active communications team, working to develop and implement press strategies for both national/Capitol Hill media and Maryland. This is not an entry-level position and applicants should have previous Capitol Hill, campaign, or similar communications/press experience and an understanding of key issues before Congress. Title, salary, and scope of role are commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
In addition to supporting long-term strategy, daily responsibilities include closely monitoring news; fielding reporter inquiries; managing tv & radio interviews; planning, organizing, and staffing press events; pitching reporters; drafting press releases and memos; and working collaboratively across departments.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates are hardworking, proactive, and detail-oriented communicators who have excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills; creativity; sound judgement; and the ability to balance competing deadlines.
Instructions:
Interested applicants should upload a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, writing sample, and resume.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
