Job Description
Job Description: Press Assistant, Minnesotans for Klobuchar
Location: Minneapolis
Type: Full-time, cycle position through November 15, 2026
Reports to: Communications Director, Deputy Communications Director
Compensation: Starting at $4,500/month, commensurate with experience
Position Overview
The Press Assistant will work in coordination with the Communications Director and Deputy
Communications Director to support day-to-day communications and media relations operations,
execute projects as assigned, and ensure seamless organization and distribution of information
across the communications team and Minnesotans for Klobuchar campaign. This is a fast-paced,
in-person role that will require strong writing and organizational skills, strong attention to detail
and the news cycle, and full time in-person work.
Experience in Minnesota politics is preferred but not required. This is an entry-level position,
though applicants with previous relevant political or campaign communications experience and
ability to relocate and/or start quickly will be prioritized.
Key Responsibilities
Media Monitoring
● Draft and distribute daily news clips.
● Monitor the news cycle related to the campaign and Minnesota politics more broadly
across traditional media channels to bring relevant coverage to the communications
team’s attention in a timely manner.
Written Materials
● Help manage the distribution and quality of written materials every day by occasionally
composing initial drafts of advisories, talking points and other materials as assigned.
● Occasionally assist with materials needed for the campaign’s organic social media
surrogacy program.
Operations and Coordination
● Update and maintain internal documents such as press lists, press requests tracker,
communications calendar, and more under supervision of the Deputy Communications
Director and Communications Director.
● Assist the communications team with events and associated materials from planning to
execution, as well as special projects and strategic planning as needed.
● Assist with other duties as assigned to support the campaign’s communications needs.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@amyklobuchar.com with
the subject line, “YOUR NAME - MFK Press Assistant Application.”