Press Assistant/Deputy Press Secretary

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) is seeking a Press Assistant/Deputy Press Secretary in her district office to join an aggressive, fast-paced communications team. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing, and photography skills. Additionally, they will assist the Communications Director in drafting releases, talking points, speeches, and quotes for in-district press events, maintaining press lists, distributing daily press clips, and staffing the Member at district-based press events. Strong proofreading and copyediting skills are a must. This role primarily assists the Communications Director with drafting outgoing communications. Candidates seeking to join a highly active press team across national, local, and digital media with opportunities for growth are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position based in district that often requires availability on nights and weekends to support the Member’s communications plan and District Office operations.

• Assist the Communications Director with drafting press releases, quotes, statements, speeches and talking points. • Compile and distribute daily press clips. • Help identify and cultivate relationships with local reporters and content creators in the district. • Staff and manage reporter interactions with the Member at OR-based press events; Work with the District Office and Digital Manager to publicize constituent services and events. • Manage live-streaming and photography at OR-based press conferences and events. • Support the District Office with events. • Work well under pressure and with quick turnarounds

The position requires attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment. Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.

Please email a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples in a single PDF to OR06resumes@mail.house.gov with “First Name Last Name—Press Assistant/Deputy PressSecretary” in the Subject Line. Applicants may also provide one example of their digital designwork and/or photography (this is optional but not required). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please.