DC Communications Advisor

Rep. Eric Sorensen seeks a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced communications operative to join his Congressional office in Washington DC. 

Applicants will be working directly with a Member of Congress who has a background in broadcast communications and a keen eye for effective strategy and tactics. Strong candidates will prefer working in fast-paced collaborative working environments, possess strong political instincts, excellent writing and digital media skills. This communications operative will be a senior member of the team that reports directly to the Chief of Staff, and works collaboratively with a senior communication team member in the District. 

This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidates will have three to four years of experience working in fast-paced communications environments. This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a possibility for travel to the District. Salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a comprehensive communication strategy by collaborating with the senior communications team member in the District to achieve the Member’s legislative and communications priorities. 
• Work with the team to build, manage, and execute press events, including in-person and virtual press conferences, tele-townhalls, earned media events, and press interviews.
• Draft remarks including talking points for the Congressman and team members, memo writing, press releases and advisories, and scripts for short and long form videos. 
• Collaborate actively with the legislative and District teams to ensure cohesive messaging on constituent services, policy rollouts, and district events.
• Establish and develop productive relationships with the national and Hill press corps to successfully pitch and field stories, including handling rapid response as needed. 
• Manage franked communications budget coordinating with digital, print, and video vendors to maximize paid communications for the official office. 
• Work in collaboration with senior communications team member in the District on digital content, including drafting, editing, graphics and videos for social media channels and Website. 

Qualifications Include:

• Three to four years of political communications experience.
• Experience with franked communications tools and familiarity with House franking rules
• Demonstrated record of establishing and maintaining relationships with the press
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-visibility office
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to support Member’s objectives
• To Apply:
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• Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Joe.Diver@mail.house.gov with “ DC Communications Advisor - Candidate Full Name” as the subject line. 

Our office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.