Midwestern Democratic Congressman is seeking a Legislative Correspondent for the Washington, DC office to handle a high volume of constituent correspondence. The LC will work closely with legislative assistants to research and write correspondence and process constituent mail for both hard copy and online responses. Candidates should have experience in drafting well-researched letters and have great organization, research, and writing skills. Send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to LegCorrespondent@gmail.com.
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Active and progressive Senior Democratic House Member (and subcommittee chair) from the Midwest seeks an experienced press secretary to serve as primary contact with local and national media. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing speeches and press releases, setting up media events, overseeing clips, managing Web operations, fielding requests from state and national press — and running the day-to-day operations of the press office. Strong writing skills, the ability to handle tight deadlines and on-the-record media experience are a must. Spanish language skills and/or a familiarity with Chicago media market are a plus. Candidates should have experience in journalism, politics or public relations. This is not an entry-level job. Salary commensurate with experience. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to PressSecretaryMidwest@mail.house.gov
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The Select Committee is seeking a highly motivated individual to help develop and implement web and media relations strategies to highlight the challenges and solutions regarding global warming and energy independence. The Select Committee was established by Speaker Pelosi to signal that these issues are of special concern to the public and the world. The Committee is chaired by Rep. Edward Markey, who is also a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Natural Resources Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.
Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate experience and interest in a wide range of media technology and practices, including blogs, video and photo editing and posting, website maintenance, and media relations skills such as writing press releases and event management. Knowledge of global warming and energy issues a plus.
Job Description: The Media Assistant will be responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the website and media relations operation, and will report to the Communications Director and the New Media Director.
Application Procedure: To apply, email a cover letter specifying your interest in the position, with a resume, a brief writing sample and links to new media work, if available. Send to aliya.brodsky@mail.house.gov.
Progressive Democratic House Member seeks a dynamic, well-read, experienced, energetic, creative, flexible and well-connected writer to serve as Press Secretary. Duties include - but are not limited to - the following: writing press releases and opinion columns; developing and maintaining relations with local, national and international media; coordinating media events; pitching stories; responding to reporters’ inquires; maintaining website content; and producing newsletters and e-newsletters. This is a fast-paced office. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Current relationships with media much preferred. Send resume to lecresume@mail.house.gov.
Moderate Democrat from Southern California seeks a motivated, hard working Legislative Assistant with hill experience. The ideal candidate is a pro-active, self starter, who works well under pressure and has excellent writing skills. Being a team player with a sense of humor is a must, and the ability to fit in with a tight knit staff is critical. Exact portfolio will be finalized to fit the ideal candidate. Duties will include drafting legislation, preparing briefing documents and writing speeches. This position is not an entry-level legislative position. Minority applicants and applicants with California ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email resume to ca47JOBS@mail.house.gov
No calls or drop-bys, please.
Northeast Democratic Congresswoman seeks a Legislative Correspondent to manage an active and intensive constituent mail program in her DC office. Candidates must be well organized, hard-working, and possess a strong working knowledge of Internet Quorum (IQ) - along with a great sense of humor. Excellent writing skills and an attention to detail are critical. This is not an entry-level position.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé via email to nh01@mail.house.gov. Include the words “Legislative Correspondent” in the subject line. This is time sensitive - the position will be filled soon.
Member seeks experienced legislative assistant to manage portfolio including labor, transportation, financial services, and judiciary issues. This is not an entry level position. Must have ability to work in fast-paced office, possess excellent writing skills, and have a solid understanding of the legislative process. Pacific Northwest ties and sense of humor are a plus. Salary range 35K+ dependent upon experience. Please email resume and cover letter to WA09LegislativeAssistant@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys.
Senior Democratic member of the Energy and Commerce Committee seeks an energetic, hard working Legislative Assistant to handle health issues. Applicants should have expertise in current health issues, including, but not limited to: SCHIP, Medicare, Medicaid, mental health/substance abuse, food/drug/device safety, biomedical research, as well as health related appropriations. At least two years of Hill experience is required. Candidates with relevant academic experience and/or New Jersey ties are preferred. Qualified candidates will have strong analytic, writing and organizational skills; the ability to work well under pressure while multi-tasking; and a good sense of humor. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to assist with relevant Committee work and related constituent matters. Please send cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to: NJ06job@yahoo.com or by facsimile at (202) 225-9665. PLEASE NO CALLS OR DROP BYS.
Senior member of the Energy & Commerce Committee seeks knowledgeable, dedicated, energetic and motivated individual to handle Telecommunications Subcommittee work as well as several other legislative issues. Ideal candidate should have one year of experience with telecommunications issues, a keen political sense, knowledge of the legislative process in committee and on the floor, excellent writing and organizational skills, and a good sense of humor.
Please FAX resume to 202/225-4710. No calls or walk-ins please.
The office of Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), Member of the Ways and Means committee, is accepting applications for a Legislative Assistant. Portfolio includes issues covered by the Judiciary, Education and Labor, and Homeland Security committees as well as social security and anti-drug issues. Qualifications include: Hill or other similar policy experience, law degree, familiarity with State/district.
Please FAX cover letter, resume, writing samples and references to 202-226-1033.