Job Description
The Democratic Staff of the Ways and Means Committee seek a creative and detail-oriented Digital Assistant to join a fast-paced, committed team. This position requires strong writing skills, familiarity with creative tools, and the desire to develop social media content to connect the Committee’s jurisdiction to almost any conversation. The ideal candidate is early in their career and eager to grow in social media content development while delving into the world of policy and politics.
Essential Job Functions:
- Create and publish regular social media posts that lift up and align with the Committee’s priorities
- Produce graphics and assets for organic and paid social media
- Assist the team with video creation
- Assist the team with managing press lists, clips, and website
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong copywriting and editing skills
- Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
- Ability to take direction and adapt quickly
- Interest in emerging platforms and trends
- Creative under short deadlines
Exceptionally Qualified Candidates will have:
- Experience creating content for multiple social media platforms
- Familiarity with brand development and visual identity systems
- Demonstrated understanding of or familiarity with Ways and Means’ jurisdiction
Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least 2-3 sample posts and graphics, additional video samples welcome but not required, to dylan.peachey@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Digital Assistant: Last name”. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.