Date Posted:
November 10, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Director
Office/Company:
Rep. Andrea Salinas
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
OR-06
Job Number:
HoR-603-26-HC
Reports To:
Chief of Staff
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
OR06resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000 or commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The office of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas seeks an experienced communications professional to serve as her Communications Director.
Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing the Congresswoman’s communications strategy, including landing earned media coverage, overseeing a strategic mass communications plan and executing a targeted social media plan. Serving as supervisor and mentor for the in-district Press Assistant and D.C. based Press Secretary and Digital Director on the press team. Serves as the formal spokesperson and media liaison for the Congresswoman. Drafting speeches, press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, and Congressional Record statements for the Member. Fielding all incoming press inquiries, including interview requests for TV, print, radio, and other media and proactively pitching to press to support the Congresswoman’s priorities. Briefing and staffing the Congresswoman for interviews, press conferences, and other public events. Work with the in-district Press Assistant to organize media events in collaboration with legislative, scheduling, and district teams. Managing the franked mass communication strategy including budget which includes telephone town halls and mail pieces.
Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to public service; ability to work as part of a dynamic team; excellent oral and written communication skills; an ability to make quick strategic decisions and develop messaging under tight deadlines, and knowledge of federal agencies and the political process. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of communications experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of the 6th Congressional District and ties to Oregon are desired. Spanish-fluency is a major plus.
Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to OR06resumes@mail.house.gov with the following subject line: “Full Name – Communications Director”
Other:
The 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.
