JOB: California Press Secretary for US Democratic Senator

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California Senator seeks a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) press secretary to lead press outreach and content creation in her Los Angeles office. Working directly with the DC-based communications team, the California press secretary is the primary person responsible for day to day interaction with traditional state and Hispanic media outlets. The  press secretary will organize and execute media events, produce digital content, prepare and distributes news releases, and conduct necessary follow up. He/she is responsible for responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

 

The California press secretary will also be responsible for staffing the Senator at events in state, and is expected to work closely with the Senator’s state director to accomplish tasks as needed.

 

Candidates interested in this position should submit a resume and cover letter to california.de...@gmail.com 

TYPICAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Organize and execute press events in conjunction with the State Director and state staff;

·         Produce media kits, advisories, and press releases for all of the Senator’s public events in state;

·         Develop background memos, talking points/Q&A for the Senator’s use during public events in state;

·         Work closely with DC legislative staff and California state staff to rollout policy initiatives and to ensure accuracy of all materials distributed by the Senator’s office.

·         Staff the Senator at public events in state/coordinate interviews with the media at these events when required;

·         Build/maintains relationships with state media outlets/reporters

·         Build strong relationships with radio stations and proactively identifies opportunities for the Senator to appear on air;

·         Implement goals and press strategy developed by senior staff.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

·         Must be fluent in both written and verbal Spanish

·         Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

·         Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner;

·         Thoroughness and attention to detail;

·         Exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities;

·         Ability to work long and unpredictable hours

·         On-the-record experience is preferred

·         California connections are preferred