Job Description
The Office of Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) seeks a creative and dedicated Digital and Creative Assistant to support the office’s digital communications and outreach operations. The ideal candidate has experience using graphics, video, and other digital content to communicate messages with clarity and creativity.
The Digital and Creative Assistant would be responsible for managing the Congressman’s social media channels and email newsletter program, the office’s digital paid outreach programs, as well as assisting with the management of a Press Fellow.
Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, drafting, and posting all social media copy, graphics, and video content for the Congressman and his office
- Implementing a robust paid digital outreach program, including through paid content on Meta and Google platforms; connected TV and digital display advertisements, and SMS communications
- Overseeing video shoots, editing photos, and maintaining archives of the office’s visual media
- Coordinating with the Legislative Correspondent on the constituent mail program, 499s, and other office correspondence.
- Assisting with media advisories, press releases, and other non-digital written content in coordination with the Communications Director
- Preparing weekly metrics reports and overseeing production of daily press clips
- Managing the office’s technology needs and website
The ideal has excellent written communications skills, a strong attention to detail, previous experience with graphics and video editing software (Adobe, Canva), and a demonstrated ability to collaborate on projects within a team with a sense of humor and creativity.
Candidates with prior digital/press experience on Capitol Hill, California ties, and ties to California’s 24th Congressional District are encouraged to apply. Candidates with fluency in Spanish are preferred. The starting salary range for the position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year, with flexibility depending on level of experience.
Interested applicants should e-mail CA24.Jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject “Digital Assistant: LAST NAME” by July 21, 2023, and include a single PDF containing a resume, cover letter, and at least two creative samples in (samples may be included via hyperlink). No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
Rep. Carbajal’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service.