Job Description
The Office of U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (NY-25) seeks a creative, motivated, and strong writer to join our communications team as a Communications Assistant in Washington, D.C.
This is an entry-level communications position for someone who follows politics and the news closely, understands digital media, and wants to develop a broad range of communications skills on Capitol Hill. The Communications Assistant will help communicate Congressman Morelle’s work in Washington and across the Rochester region through social media, video, graphics, newsletters, the office website, and traditional media.
The position offers significant opportunities to learn, experiment with new platforms and formats, and take on additional responsibility as skills and experience grow. The annual salary is set at $55,000.
The position is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional travel to the district as needed.
To Apply
Please email Spencer Pretecrum, Communications Director, at NY25.Resumes@mail.house.gov with “Communications Assistant – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Please attach the following as one combined PDF:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample
- Digital sample, such as a video, graphic, social media post, or other example of digital communications work
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Office of Congressman Joe Morelle 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.