Press Secretary

Principle Accountabilities

• Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in the Speaker of the House and House Republicans
• Prepares briefing documents and background information ahead of public comments
• Provides counsel to the Speaker with all public comments
• Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments
• Makes strategic advice on shaping news coverage
• Speaks to the media on the Speaker’s behalf as an official spokesperson
• Affords assistance with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed
• Maintains awareness of relevant federal and state legislative developments, political news, and media coverage
• Attends director level meetings to assist in completing the weekly/monthly agenda

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred
• Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills
• Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required
• Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines
• Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes
• Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred