Media Relations Assistant #647

Required Work Experience

•  Entry level – one-year relevant experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of current political events. Skill in the use of personal computers.
• Ability to accurately prepare and process a variety of reports, records, and documents using standard office equipment and systems such as databases, spreadsheets and word processing software and social media savvy.
• Ability to provide accurate responses to media inquiries.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of events.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

• May sometimes be required to work long hours. Extended periods of standing may be required.
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.