National Press Secretary - Office of the Democratic Leader (NY-08)

White House USA

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

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    In conjunction with the Digital Engagement Director and other colleagues, coordinate rapid response efforts during breaking news, legislative developments, and major political events by developing timely messaging, statements, talking points, press guidance and communications strategies. Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, speeches, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, newsletters, and other communications products written in the Leaders voice, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

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    National Press Secretary - Office of the Democratic Leader (NY-08)

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    Summary

    The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Offices day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office.

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    Summary

    The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Offices day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office.

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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    Washington, DC

    1 vacancy

    No matching locations found.

    Work site options

    Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $0 - $0 per year Pay scale & grade

    HS 0

    Promotion potential 6

    Learn more about pay scale and grade

    Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

    Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

    Appointment type Permanent

    Occupations and job series

    • 1035 Public Affairs

    Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

    Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

    Announcement number req5742 Control number 890895300

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    Overview:

    The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Offices day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office. This position regularly represents the Office in communications with reporters, including on-the-record, on-background and off-the-record conversations, and plays a central role in advancing the Leaders legislative priorities through earned media.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage media inquiries, coordinate interviews and press events, develop media guidance, cultivating relationships with reporters, and serve as a day-to-day spokesperson in on-the-record, on-background and off-the-record communications.
    • In conjunction with the Digital Engagement Director and other colleagues, coordinate rapid response efforts during breaking news, legislative developments, and major political events by developing timely messaging, statements, talking points, press guidance and communications strategies.
    • Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, speeches, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, newsletters, and other communications products written in the Leaders voice, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with national reporters, editors, producers, and bookers by proactively pitching stories, facilitating interviews and identifying opportunities.
    • Monitor national news coverage, political developments and public sentiment to recommend proactive media strategies.
    • Collaborate with policy, digital, scheduling, leadership, and Democratic Caucus communications staff to ensure coordinated messaging across earned media, digital platforms, public appearances and legislative initiatives.

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    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible communications or press experience in government, political campaigns, journalism, public affairs or a related field.
    • Experience serving as a spokesperson and communicating with reporters on the record, on background and off the record.
    • Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience writing in the voice of a principal.
    • Strong existing relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and bookers.
    • Demonstrated success managing rapid response and high-profile media events in a fast-paced political environment.
    • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while exercising exceptional political judgment and discretion.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, policy staff, digital teams and external stakeholders.

    Salary

    Competitive and commensurate with experience.

    To Apply

    Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two to three writing samples (such as a press release, speech, op-ed, statement, newsletter, media advisory) that demonstrate their ability to write clearly, strategically and in the voice of a principal.

    Additional information

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How you will be evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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    resume, cover letter, 2-3 writing samples

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

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    Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

    Agency contact information

    Careers@mail.house.gov

    Phone Careers@mail.house.gov Address CAO

    441 2nd St

    Washington, DC 20515

    Next steps

    Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

    Fair and transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

    Financial suitability New employee probationary period

    Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

    Selective Service Signature and false statements

    Social security number request

    Required Documents

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    resume, cover letter, 2-3 writing samples

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    Help

    Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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    Agency contact information

    Careers@mail.house.gov

    Phone Careers@mail.house.gov Address CAO

    441 2nd St

    Washington, DC 20515

    Next steps

    Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

    Expand Hide next steps

    Fair and transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

    Financial suitability New employee probationary period

    Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

    Selective Service Signature and false statements

    Social security number request

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    Agency contact information

    Careers@mail.house.gov

    Phone Careers@mail.house.gov Address CAO

    441 2nd St

    Washington, DC 20515

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    Summary

    The National Press Secretary serves as a senior advisor and manages the Offices day-to-day national press operation. Working closely with the Communications Director, the National Press Secretary develops and executes media events, manages relationships with national reporters, drives rapid response efforts, and serves as a spokesperson for the Office.

    Learn more about this agency

    Overview

    Help

    Accepting applications

    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    Washington, DC

    1 vacancy

    No matching locations found.

    Work site options

    Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $0 - $0 per year Pay scale & grade

    HS 0

    Promotion potential 6

    Learn more about pay scale and grade

    Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

    Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

    Appointment type Permanent

    Occupations and job series

    • 1035 Public Affairs

    Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

    Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

    Announcement number req5742 Control number 890895300

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