Press Assistant ($6,666.66/month)

Press Assistant Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Zohran for NYC campaign! Please share your resume and a few details below to apply for this role. 

Press Assistant

Zohran for NYC seeks a Press Assistant who will support the day-to-day operations of the communications team. This entry- to mid-level role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in political communications. The Press Assistant will help monitor media, draft content, assist with events, and keep the communications team organized and responsive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Monitoring: Track daily news coverage across print, TV, digital, and social media related to the campaign, candidate, and opponents. Flag key stories and trends in real time.
• Content Drafting: Assist in drafting press statements, quotes, TPs, media advisories, and social media posts aligned with campaign messaging.
• Interview Support: Transcribe candidate interviews, debates, and public appearances for use in press materials and internal records.
• Press Event Support: Assist in planning and staffing press conferences, interviews, and public events—including coordinating logistics and scheduling, and press materials like briefings.
• Administrative Support: Maintain press lists, calendars, and trackers; support scheduling; and ensure the comms team is running efficiently and on-message.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years experience in political campaigns, journalism, communications, or related fields (internships count).
• Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with media monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater, Critical Mention) a plus.
• Passion for New York City politics and campaign work– previous experience with a politically aligned candidate is preferred
• Flexible schedule, including availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Spanish or other language fluency is preferred

Compensation and terms:

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried role at $6,666/month (equivalent to $80,000/year), plus a health insurance stipend.

Zohran for NYC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among its staff. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will hire based on qualifications of the candidate without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status.

General application details

We're hiring quickly to support our growing campaign through the November 4, 2025 general election. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received. We are looking to hire this role as soon as possible. 

Application status

You will receive a confirmation email notifying you that your application has been received. Due to the volume of applications we anticipate, we are unable to give individual updates on the status of each application, but you will receive an update if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process and once a role has been filled.