National Press Secretary - Office of the Democratic Leader (NY-08)

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 House of Representatives · 🎓 HS 0 · 🧭 Public Affairs (1035) · ⏳ Closes Nov 13, 2026 · 2 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 5, 2026
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About this job

The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Office's day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office.

Duties

Overview: The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Office's day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office. This position regularly represents the Office in communications with reporters, including on-the-record, on-background and off-the-record conversations, and plays a central role in advancing the Leader's legislative priorities through earned media. Key Responsibilities Manage media inquiries, coordinate interviews and press events, develop media guidance, cultivating relationships with reporters, and serve as a day-to-day spokesperson in on-the-record, on-background and off-the-record communications. In conjunction with the Digital Engagement Director and other colleagues, coordinate rapid response efforts during breaking news, legislative developments, and major political events by developing timely messaging, statements, talking points, press guidance and communications strategies. Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, speeches, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, newsletters, and other communications products written in the Leader's voice, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Build and maintain strong relationships with national reporters, editors, producers, and bookers by proactively pitching stories, facilitating interviews and identifying opportunities. Monitor national news coverage, political developments and public sentiment to recommend proactive media strategies. Collaborate with policy, digital, scheduling, leadership, and Democratic Caucus communications staff to ensure coordinated messaging across earned media, digital platforms, public appearances and legislative initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications or press experience in government, political campaigns, journalism, public affairs or a related field. Experience serving as a spokesperson and communicating with reporters on the record, on background and off the record. Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience writing in the voice of a principal. Strong existing relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers. Demonstrated success managing rapid response and high-profile media events in a fast-paced political environment. Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while exercising exceptional political judgment and discretion. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, policy staff, digital teams and external stakeholders. Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two to three writing samples (such as a press release, speech, op-ed, statement, newsletter, media advisory) that demonstrate their ability to write clearly, strategically and in the voice of a principal.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

How to apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Required documents

A resume, a cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples.

What to expect next

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 13, 2026 — 2 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the House of Representatives.

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National Press Secretary - Office of the Democratic Leader (NY-08)
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