| National Press Secretary
The DSCC is hiring a National Press Secretary for the 2026 election cycle. The National Press Secretary serves as a primary spokesperson for the DSCC and is integral to the Communications Department’s media relations work to hold Republican Senate incumbents and challengers accountable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Supporting the communications team to execute on key priorities, including rapid response efforts and long-term goals.
- Serve as a primary spokesperson for the Committee and primary point of media contact, including responsibility for developing and executing DSCC media relations strategies and tactics.
- Develop and maintain relationships with national and local reporters.
- Shape media coverage of Senate races, the DSCC and specific candidates.
- Assist with managing media opportunities for members of the DSCC leadership team, including the Chair.
- Work with other departments to find innovative and creative ways to amplify the DSCC’s work and specific candidates.
- Help manage and oversee other members of the DSCC’s press team.
- Write and edit communications materials.
Ideal qualifications for the National Press Secretary include but are not limited to: - Three to four cycles of campaign or political committee communications department experience. This is not an entry level position.
- On-the-record experience.
- Existing relationships with national reporters and a demonstrated ability to successfully shape media coverage
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to multitask
- Detail-oriented and ready to work in a fast-paced, campaign-style environment
The salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually.
Benefits: - Medical, dental and vision benefits with premiums fully paid by DSCC offered to all employees
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance fully paid for by the DSCC
- Short Term and long-term disability fully paid for by the DSCC
- FSA Medical Plan offered
- More than 20 days of paid time off (includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan with up to 4% employer match
- Monthly transportation benefits paid by DSCC
This position requires in-person work at DSCC headquarters in Washington, DC.
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