Date Posted:
May 11, 2026
Position Title:
Rapid Response/Digital Assistant
Office/Company:
Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-151-26
Reports To:
Digital Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
detrick.manning@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Communications Staff
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Ranking Member Robert Garcia of the House Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform has an immediate need to hire a creative, organized, detail-oriented individual to
serve as Rapid Response / Digital Assistant to serve on the front lines of the committee’s
investigations. This is a high-intensity role designed for a sharp, digitally fluent professional
who thrives under pressure and can move at the speed of the news cycle.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring breaking developments, analyzing emerging narratives to respond quickly on
social platforms, and working with the Digital Director to shape the voice of the
committee’s accounts. Individual responsibilities include the ability to:
• Engage with the rapid response cycle: Monitor news and social media to identify
emerging news developments.
• Draft quickly: Prepare social media copy, and real-time rebuttals with precision
and clarity.
• Help manage digital presence: Work closely with communications staff to ensure
the Committee’s online platforms reflect accurate, compelling, and proactive
messaging.
• Show strong political instincts and news judgment, with a deep understanding of
the modern media ecosystem and importance of digital amplification.
• Display outstanding writing and editing ability with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet urgent deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Qualifications:
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
• Are a creative thinker who can identify opportunities to align Oversight work with the
news cycle; develop fresh approaches to audience engagement and Committee
voice across social media.
• Have a familiarity with media monitoring tools, analytics platforms, or research
databases.
• Have crisis communications experience or background in opposition research.
• Have an established digital voice or understanding of online audience engagement
strategies.
Experience in rapid response, Capitol Hill, federal policy, investigative journalism,
campaigns, or high-level communications is preferred, but not necessary.
Instructions:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume
to detrick.manning@mail.house.gov with “Rapid Response / Digital Assistant” in the
subject line by May 18, 2026, at midnight. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis. No calls or walk-ins please.
Other:
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Oversight Committee is committed to, and benefits from, a diverse staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
