National Press Secretary

Washington, DC

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 key priorities, including rapid response efforts and long-term goals.
• Serving 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.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with national and local reporters.
• Shaping media coverage of Senate races, the DSCC, and specific candidates.
• Assisting with managing media opportunities for members of the DSCC leadership team, including the Chair.
• Working with other departments to find innovative and creative ways to amplify the DSCC’s work and specific candidates.
• Helping manage and oversee other members of the DSCC’s press team.
• Writing and editing 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.

Salary:

The salary for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums fully paid by DSCC.
• 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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