Date Posted:
August 7, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary
Office/Company:
Senator Cory A. Booker
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Job Number:
1101
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Location:
Washington, DC
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Salary:
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Senator Cory A. Booker's office is hiring a Press Secretary to serve as the primary on-the-record spokesperson in a fast-paced, high-volume DC-based communications office. This is not an entry-level position — the ideal candidate is a mature, experienced communicator who thrives under deadline pressure and works well as part of a collaborative team.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for reporters and bookers, fielding inquiries and developing relationships with local, in-state, and national press
• Plan, organize, and staff press events, interviews, press conferences, and other media opportunities for the Senator
• Work on and off the record to shape media narratives and manage a high volume of press requests accurately and efficiently
• Draft and edit press releases, statements, talking points, and briefing memos under tight deadlines with a high bar for accuracy
• Build relationships with TV bookers, producers, and increasingly, digital influencers, creators, and podcasters
• Work closely with the Communications Director, Deputy Communications Director, and other members of the communications and legislative teams to plan and execute strategy
Ideal
Qualifications:
Multiple years or cycles of Capitol Hill, campaign, or political communications experience (not entry-level)
• On-the-record experience with existing reporter relationships
• Comfort working across the traditional media ecosystem as well as digital creators and podcasters
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable under deadline pressure, with a collaborative mindset and a sense of humor
This office is an
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employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
