Job Description
The office of Congresswoman Laura Gillen seeks a NY Press Secretary based out of our Garden City, NY office.
The NY Press Secretary will be expected to:
- Plan and coordinate district-based media events including but not limited to press conferences, roundtables, and interviews
- Draft press releases, remarks, and media advisories
- Build relationships with NYC and in-district media and pitch local television
- Work in tandem with the Communications Director on messaging and communications strategy
- Work closely with the District Director to amplify constituent stories
- Staff, advise, and brief the Congresswoman for district-based events and interviews
The NY Press Secretary will work closely with our District Office staff to support the Congresswoman’s work in New York and report to the Communications Director. This is not an entry-level position and salary will be in the 60,000-70,000 range, commensurate with experience.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to vidhya.jeyadev@mail.house.gov with the subject line – “[Full Name] – NY Press Secretary”. Long Island ties are a plus, but not required.