Job Number:
HoR-116-26-HC
Date Posted:
March 17, 2026
Position Title:
Press Assistant/Legislative Correspondent
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MI-03
Office/Company:
Hon. Hillary Scholten
Reports To:
Communications Director, Digital Assistant, Legislative Director, and Chief of Staff
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI or Washington, DC
Contact:
ScholtenJobs@gmail.com
Salary:
$55,000 – $60,000 (commensurate with experience)
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten seeks a Press Assistant/Legislative Correspondent to help plan and draft media materials, respond to constituent mail, and proactively reach constituents with correspondence targeted to their policy interests.
Responsibilities:
Execute strategy and build relationships with Michigan and national press, expanding reach and presence; Organize and coordinate events with the media; Oversee proactive press planning and rapid response operation; Draft and manage timely, responsive correspondence to constituent outreach; Maintain, update, and expand the office's letter library; Track, analyze, and synthesize constituent input; Develop proactive written outreach to constituents; Collaborate proactively with the legislative and district teams; Provide support as needed to the digital content operation.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of communications and correspondence experience, including a successful track record in journalism or executing communications strategy for a Member of Congress, elected official, Federal agency, private, and/or non-profit organization; Ability to make split-second decisions and develop communications under tight deadlines; Political savvy and comfort navigating difficult situations with press and staff; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Expertise in advising others on a communication strategy and influencing coverage; Time management skills, ability to work under pressure, and comfort balancing multiple responsibilities at once; Ability to collaborate with issue experts and other coworkers; Attention to detail; Experience building and maintaining relationships with local and national press corps; Ability to manage and work collaboratively as a team player.
Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, one writing sample, two graphic design samples, and 3 references to ScholtenJobs@gmail.com with the subject line "[Candidate Name] Press Assistant/Legislative Correspondent Application." Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
Other:
The Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We strongly value the diversity of our employees and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
