Date Posted:
September 18, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary
Office/Company:
Rep. Deborah K. Ross
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NC-02
Job Number:
HoR-465-26-HC
Reports To:
Communications Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Ross.applications@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of U.S. Representative Deborah Ross seeks a highly organized, creative, and team-oriented Press Secretary to join its team.
Responsibilities:
Drafting written materials, including press releases, remarks, speeches, talking points, and media advisories Leading the Congresswoman’s website and newsletter program Managing all social media accounts and creating digital content Assisting with coordinating and preparing for national and local media interviews Staffing press events, including occasional travel to North Carolina to staff in-district events and press conferences Staying informed on current issues impacting the Member and the district Monitoring news coverage to determine how the Member and her agenda are portrayed by the media and helping the office respond quickly and effectively
Qualifications:
Minimum of two-three years of experience in a fast-paced, political environment Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with experience in both long and short-form writing Proven ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling messages Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with speed, accuracy, and message discipline Comfortable operating in a high-profile, high-stakes communications environment on tight deadlines Fluent in social and digital media North Carolina and/or district ties are a plus. Hill experience is also a plus.
Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and two digital samples to Ross.applications@mail.house.gov with the subject line: Press Secretary - [Your Full Name]. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status or parental status.
