Regional Press Assistant

Description

Reports To: Deputy Communications Director 

Department: Communications 

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters) 

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The Regional Press Assistant is a vital role in the Communications Department. The main objective of the Regional Press Assistant is to monitor the news of our House battlefield and help maintain a cohesive workflow throughout the department and proactively keep tasks in motion. Daily duties consist of compiling daily press clips, flagging up-to-the minute press clips, being proficient in having press releases approved by all the appropriate staff, a wide variety of writing/research projects, maintaining press lists, and making press calls. The Regional Press Assistant must be able to quickly adapt to the fast pace of the office. This job requires working under pressure, working with hard deadlines, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently with staff at all levels. This is a job for people who want to learn quickly from a talented and fast-moving communications team. We are invested in developing future communicators and this job is an opportunity to contribute and learn in a high producing communications environment. 

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the Communications Director, Deputy Communications Director, and Regional Press Secretaries in the day-to-day communications operations for the entire DCCC Communications department, particularly as it relates to the Regional Pods;
• Perform daily communications functions, including compiling daily press clips, assisting Regional Press Secretaries with media monitoring, drafting press materials such as press releases, and identifying potential news opportunities for the DCCC communications department;
• Provide key administrative and organizational support to the DCCC Communications department on various tasks and special events;
• Other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Communications team.

Requirements

• Precise writing skills and the drive to learn quickly and respond to clear and direct feedback;
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills;
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Commitment to the election of Democrats in the US House of Representatives;
• Familiarity with political communications and prior campaign experience is a plus;
• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must;
• Superior time management, attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels. 

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues 
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC 
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC 
• Monthly mobile phone stipend 
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Resource Groups

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. 

Salary : $50,000