Press Assistant/Executive Assistant

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The Press Assistant/Executive Assistant is a vital part of the DNC Communications team and executes some of the most important functions of the department, in particular ensuring coordination across the entire team. They will also work closely across departments and with the Communications Director, War Room Director, Director of Strategic Planning, and fellow members of the team to complete administrative responsibilities and drafting of communications materials. Applicants should have an exceptional eye for detail, a solid command of writing, a strong grasp of the media landscape and news cycle, good judgement, an understanding of AP style, a strong ability to multitask, and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with the communications team;
• Support the execution of projects within and across departments’;
• Help manage the distribution and quality of written materials every day, from drafting to delivery;
• Maintain the DNC’s press lists;
• Monitor news events throughout the day, and keep up with the news cycle;
• Compile and produce morning clips;
• Assist the entire communications team and Director of Strategic Planning with special projects and strategic planning;
• Manage the Communications Director and War Room Director’s calendars and support with administrative tasks;
• Supervise the department’s intern(s), from hiring to day-to-day supervision; 
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Dedication to core Democratic values;
• An ability and desire to keep up with the news cycle;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple media; 
• Understanding of AP style;
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff at all levels; and 
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

The starting salary for the Press Assistant position is $54,100, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-excempt position, which means you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

The Press Assistant/Executive Assistant is a vital part of the DNC Communications team and executes some of the most important functions of the department, in particular ensuring coordination across the entire team. They will also work closely across departments and with the Communications Director, War Room Director, Director of Strategic Planning, and fellow members of the team to complete administrative responsibilities and drafting of communications materials. Applicants should have an exceptional eye for detail, a solid command of writing, a strong grasp of the media landscape and news cycle, good judgement, an understanding of AP style, a strong ability to multitask, and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with the communications team;
• Support the execution of projects within and across departments’;
• Help manage the distribution and quality of written materials every day, from drafting to delivery;
• Maintain the DNC’s press lists;
• Monitor news events throughout the day, and keep up with the news cycle;
• Compile and produce morning clips;
• Assist the entire communications team and Director of Strategic Planning with special projects and strategic planning;
• Manage the Communications Director and War Room Director’s calendars and support with administrative tasks;
• Supervise the department’s intern(s), from hiring to day-to-day supervision; 
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Dedication to core Democratic values;
• An ability and desire to keep up with the news cycle;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple med