Job Description
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT – The office of Congressman Josh Riley is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Communications Assistant based out of his Washington, D.C. office.
The ideal applicant will have a passion for digital engagement across online and social media platforms and will bring intermediate level graphic design and video editing skills. Attention to detail is a must. Ties to Upstate New York are a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Creating videos, graphics, and other digital content that is compelling, engaging, on-brand, and error-free
- Proactively drafting daily content in the voice of the Congressman and rapid response online messaging for breaking news
- Assisting with drafting and circulating the Congressman’s newsletter, statements, talking points, and speeches, online
- Taking high quality photos and video of the Congressman at events and in meetings
- Managing a strategic content calendar
- Compiling the Member’s daily news clips to distribute to office staff
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
This position will sometimes require evening and weekend work and travel to the district in New York. The Digital Communication Assistant will report to the Communications Director based in Washington, D.C.
To apply, please email rileyny19jobs@gmail.com with “Digital Communications Assistant” in the subject line and the following application materials attached a single combined PDF:
- Resume
- Two writing samples
- Portfolio of graphic and video design work
- Three social media content samples
The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do 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. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.