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

House of Representatives · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a National Press Secretary job with the Office of the Democratic Leader in the House of Representatives, based in Washington, DC. The person acts as a senior advisor and runs the office's daily national press work, including speaking for the office to reporters. The announcement has 1 vacancy and is a full-time, permanent job in the Excepted Service, which means hiring is not done under the usual federal rules.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Manage media inquiries, set up interviews and press events, and speak for the office
  • Coordinate rapid response messages during breaking news and major political events
  • Draft and edit press releases, statements, speeches, op-eds, and talking points in the Leader's voice
  • Build and keep relationships with national reporters, editors, producers, and bookers
  • Monitor national news and public opinion to suggest media strategies
  • Work with policy, digital, scheduling, and caucus staff to keep messaging consistent

Do you qualify for HS?

With experience: You need at least five years of progressively responsible communications or press experience in government, political campaigns, journalism, public affairs, or a related field. You also need experience acting as a spokesperson and talking with reporters on the record, on background, and off the record. The announcement does not name a grade level.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Two to three writing samples, such as a press release, speech, op-ed, statement, newsletter, or media advisory
  • Education must come from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body if you use it to qualify

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. The office will use a structured interview. Missing any required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Your writing samples should show you writing in the voice of a principal, such as a senior official or leader
  • Your resume should clearly show five years of qualifying communications or press experience
  • Send all three required items: resume, cover letter, and two to three writing samples

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • Conditions of employment listed on USAJOBS
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959 (federal rule for men applying to federal jobs)
  • Criminal history check
  • Financial suitability review
  • New employee probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
Salary not listed
Pay scale and grade
HS · HS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Public Affairs (1035)
Announcement
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