Job Description
The Office of Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) is hiring a press intern to work in our Eagan office. The press intern will work directly with the communications team and be part of day-to-day communications operations, while also performing administrative tasks in the district office.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Compiling daily afternoon news clips
- Taking photos and filming video content at the Congresswoman’s district events
- Assisting with drafting social media posts when the Congresswoman is in the district
- Answering phones
- Logging constituent voicemails and mail
- Fielding casework requests
Experience with digital photography, social media, video editing and graphic design are preferred, but not required.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and two digital work samples (i.e. graphics or videos) to RepCraigPress@mail.house.gov with “PRESS INTERN: Full Name” in the subject line.
Applicants must also indicate their weekly availability from September 1st through December 30th. Applicants with 20-25 hours/week of availability, spread across the work week are preferred.
The office of Representative Angie Craig is an equal opportunity employer; the office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our office encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Minnesota ties are a plus.