Job Description
The office of Representative Eugene Vindman is seeking a dedicated and experienced press assistant to join a dynamic communications team. Strong candidates will have stellar writing, editing, and social media skills in addition to a can-do attitude. The role supports the communications team in the execution of the office’s strategy and communications goals. This role is based in Washington DC and has an annual salary of $55,000.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with the press secretary and communications director to build and maintain the Congressman’s brand as a principled leader.
• Implement franking strategy set by the press secretary, communications director, and chief of staff through direct mail, email, digital, and social media.
• Create and implement clear, consistent, and creative social media content, graphics, and explainers.
• Assist in writing speeches, press releases, newsletters, and more.
• Work with the press secretary and communications director to prepare and staff the Congressman at events in the District and on the Hill.
• Manage news clips for the internal team.
• Stay updated on current social media trends, breaking news, and newsworthy events in the Seventh District.
• Clip and caption TV appearances, floor speeches, long and short form videos, and more.
• Work with the legislative team to ensure accuracy and detail in all written materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with the internal team.
Required Qualifications:
• Strong skillset in explaining hard to understand topics in easy-to-understand language.
• Deliver a stellar work product when meeting quick deadlines.
• Strong political acumen.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or politics is preferred but not required.
• Energized by a team that moves quickly and expects excellence.
• Expertly manage a high volume of projects with tight turnaround and zero ego.
• Comfortable with feedback and quick content turnaround.
• Attention to detail and stellar organization are a must.
• Ties to Virginia are a plus.
• Experience with a candidate, elected leader, or similar principal is a plus.
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to vindmanjobsva@gmail.com.