Date Posted:
July 23, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Director
Office/Company:
Rep. Ritchie Torres
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NY-15
Job Number:
HoR-394-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
rep.torres.jobs@gmail.com
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Congressman Ritchie Torres seeks a Communications Director to lead a fast-paced press operation.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Include: ● Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for the office. ● Build relationships with local, national, and beat reporters who cover areas of interest to the Congressman. ● Engage with local TV markets, radio stations, and newspapers. ● Act as primary spokesperson for the Congressman. ● Book and prepare the Member for interviews and speaking engagements. ● Draft, produce, and edit video content of the Congressman. ● Write talking points, interview memos, press releases, op-eds, and more. ● Oversee digital communications outreach including newsletter, website, digital advertisements, and social media accounts. ● Supervise Press Assistant and collaborate on digital and online content, to maintain strategic messaging across official channels.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have previous press-related experience either on or off Capitol Hill, and fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Instructions:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to rep.torres.jobs@gmail.com. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.
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
