Press Assistant

The DLCC seeks a Press Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications Department. The DLCC’s communications team is working to share the DLCC’s incredible achievements and work with outlets across the country to influence key legislative races. The Press Assistant is responsible for working within the press team to successfully execute the DLCC’s narrative and highlight the work of Democratic legislatures across the country.

The role will work within the press team to drive the committee’s narrative, draft written materials, and monitor the media landscape nationally and in DLCC target states.

The Press Assistant reports to the Communications Director. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC. This position would ideally be based in Washington, DC, though eligible to be permanently remote. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

• CREDIBILITY:
  We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE:
  The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE:
  We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN:
  Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK:
  We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK:
  We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

• Drafting external and internal communications and managing approvals processes for press releases, talking points, memos, newsletters, op-eds, public remarks for the President, and more.
• Assist in drafting rapid response and executing press opportunities.
• Manage the press inbox and assist with responding to press inquiries.
• Monitor news and compile daily press clips.
• Maintain and grow our national and regional press lists and press partner lists.
• Provide staff support for in-person and virtual press events.
• Identify new and emerging media opportunities, alongside legacy media.
• Coordinate with other departments to support the DLCC’s message online and help ensure the organization is executing a seamless and integrated cross-channel communications plan.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• DLCC’s brand is consistent in written materials across channels, and the committee is responsive to news of the day and long-term narrative goals.
• DLCC’s knowledge of and outreach to media outlets should be cultivated based on opportunities to increase coverage.
• DLCC staff and voices have the information needed to align on messaging, talking points, and priorities.
• DLCC’s media list accurately identifies and includes contact information for outlets, reporters, and bookers for the department to communicate the committee’s message and successes.

• One year of prior relevant experience, which may be met by academic or other experiences.
• An interest in gaining experience with political communications is required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to rapid requests.
• The ability to translate complex topics and information into compelling messaging materials (ability to educate reporters and surrogates about what we do, what a caucus is, why it’s important, etc.).
• A demonstrated ability to think creatively and out of the box (crucial for breaking through in the media by tying state legislative news to national news narrative).

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC. The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that an…