Job Number:
HoR-206-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 24, 2026
Position Title:
Press Assistant/Digital Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CT-04
Office/Company:
Hon. Jim Himes
Reports To:
Deputy Communications Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) is seeking a creative and highly organized Press Assistant/Digital Assistant (PA/DA) to join his Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Creating consistent, compelling content for various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Substack, YouTube, and others Filming direct-to-camera videos with the Member Photographing the Member at events Managing and updating the Member's official website Drafting regular newsletters and surveys Monitoring social media trends Identifying new media and creator collaboration opportunities
Qualifications:
This position requires a strong background in graphic design and video editing, familiarity with digital platforms, superb writing skills, and an ability to work well under pressing deadlines. Applicants should be strong multi-taskers, extremely organized, clear communicators, highly-media literate, team-players, and self-driven.
Instructions:
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, one page writing sample, and digital portfolio (an edited video, graphic, and text post) to CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Press Assistant/Digital Assistant – [Last name]."
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
