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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