Job Number:
MEM-068-26
Date Posted:
March 9, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary/Digital Director
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-44
Office/Company:
Hon. Nanette Barragán
Reports To:
Communications Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CA44Resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$60-70,000 based on experience
Primary Role
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) is seeking a Press Secretary|Digital Director to join our communications team.
Responsibilities:
The Press Secretary | Digital Director will work under the office’s Communications Director to carry out the Congresswoman’s communications and outreach strategy.
• Work with the Communications Director to build and maintain the
Congresswoman’s brand.
• Develop and manage digital content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X,
Bluesky, and YouTube). Support the office’s social media strategy by drafting social
media posts and producing video and graphic materials.
• Update and manage the official website.
• Monitor national and local media coverage, as well as social media trends.
Clip and caption TV appearances, floor speeches, long and short form videos, and
more.
• Draft and edit press releases, advisories, franked communications, and other
communications materials as assigned
• Help plan and execute press events, interviews, and digital outreach.
• Maintain press contact lists and support external communications efforts.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates are motivated self-starters, detail-oriented, highly
organized, possess problem solving skills, thrive in a very fast-paced environment - and be
willing to work extended hours and often times under tight time constraints.
• Strong writing, editing, and strategic messaging skills
• Skilled in Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms
• Media relations success and ability to assist with communications in a fast-paced
environment
• Los Angeles Metro | Southern California ties are a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Must be a collaborative, high-energy team player committed to advancing the
office’s mission and responsive to emerging priorities.
Instructions:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by 31 March, 2026. TO APPLY: Send (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, (3) 2 writing samples of 500 words or
less, (4) digital/photographic portfolio, and (5) and three references (including name,
title, organization, contact details, and your relationship.
Please send all materials to CA44Resumes@mail.house.gov With “CA44 Press
Secretary” in the Subject Line.
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
