Date Posted:
November 10, 2026
Position Title:
Press/Digital Storyteller & Staff Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NM-03
Job Number:
HoR-607-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
NM03.Resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$50,000 to $65,000 per year
Primary Role
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández seeks a motivated, organized, and team-oriented person to serve as a Press/Digital Storyteller & Staff Assistant.
Responsibilities:
Helps manage the Congresswoman’s communications including: writing talking points; creating graphics, drafting social media posts, maintaining a communications calendar; tracking digital analytics and recommending strategies to increase audience engagement; managing social media accounts; and helping the Communications Director with other duties as assigned. Assist with all in-office administrative duties including but not limited to: hiring and managing interns; answering phones; welcoming visitors; managing the office tour and flag request systems; overseeing daily press clip collection and distribution; constructing briefing books; managing DC office supplies; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess excellent writing, oral communication, and problem-solving skills and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Communications experience is preferred. Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and collaborative, with the ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Strong video and graphic editing skills are highly preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, Canva, DaVinci Resolve, or at least one similar design and/or editing program is preferred. Bilingual candidates and those with strong ties to New Mexico’s Third Congressional District are encouraged to apply.
Instructions:
Please email a cover letter and resume in one attachment to NM03.Resumes@mail.house.gov with the subject APPLICATION: [First Name] [Last Name].
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer; it 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. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
