Press Assistant

Overview

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is dedicated to winning Democratic majorities and building Democratic power in state legislatures. The DLCC represents and elevates ballot-level campaigns on the national stage to bring attention and resources to this level. The organization operates year-round, providing funds for the full scope of campaign work and running independent advertising to win races. The DLCC partners with state caucuses to lay groundwork for future Democratic wins and advance an agenda that protects fundamental freedoms and builds an economy for all.

The DLCC has momentum in its strategy for the decade and aims to expand the map for Democratic power. Extreme MAGA Republicans are pursuing anti-democratic efforts, requiring continued investment, attention, and resources for state legislative races. Every victory at the state level supports the future of the Democratic Party.

Alongside its mission, the DLCC values its team and maintains a culture of respect, inclusion, growth, and performance that guides collaboration and work quality.

The DLCC seeks a Press Assistant to join the Marketing & Communications Department. The Press Assistant works within the press team to execute the DLCC’s narrative, highlight the work of Democratic legislatures across the country, drive the committee’s narrative, draft written materials, and monitor the media landscape nationally and in DLCC target states. The position reports to the Communications Director. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC.

This role is ideally based in Washington, DC, though eligible to be permanently remote. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The Press Assistant is expected to model the values of the DLCC:

• CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different approaches to opportunities and challenges.
• INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity and proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics and execute these ideas when the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with colleagues, considering the needs and expertise of those we work with.

• Draft external and internal communications and manage approvals processes for press releases, talking points, memos, newsletters, op-eds, public remarks for the President, and more.
• Assist in drafting rapid response and execute press opportunities.
• Manage the press inbox and assist with responding to press inquiries.
• Monitor news and compile daily press clips.
• Maintain and grow our national and regional press lists and press partners lists.
• Provide staff support for in-person and virtual press events.
• Identify new and emerging media opportunities, alongside legacy media.
• Coordinate with other departments to support the DLCC’s message online and ensure an integrated cross-channel communications plan.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• DLCC’s brand is consistent in written materials across channels, and the committee is responsive to news of the day and long-term narrative goals.
• DLCC’s knowledge of and outreach to media outlets should be cultivated to increase coverage opportunities.
• DLCC staff and voices have the information needed to align on messaging, talking points, and priorities.
• DLCC’s media list accurately identifies and includes contact information for outlets, reporters, and bookers for the department to communicate the committee’s message and successes.

• One year of prior relevant experience, which may be met by academic or other experiences.
• An interest in gaining experience with political communications is required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• The ability to…