Date Posted:
November 12, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary
Office/Company:
New Democrat Coalition
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
HoR-622-26-HC
Reports To:
Communications Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
NDCNewDemJobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$75,000 - $85,000
Primary Role
Press Secretary/Communications Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The New Democrat Coalition is hiring a Press Secretary to join our communications team in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
Pitch stories and serve as a day-to-day contact for Beltway, cable, podcast, and new media reporters, producers, and bookers Book and schedule Member interviews across cable, print, podcasts, newsletters, and digital shows, and prep Members to deliver Build and maintain relationships with the reporters and producers who cover Congress, the economy, and the New Dem agenda Monitor breaking news and help drive rapid response, including outside normal business hours when news breaks Draft press releases, statements, talking points, and remarks for Members and Coalition leadership Help plan and staff earned media events, press conferences, and briefings featuring multiple Members of Congress Support the Coalition's digital presence by turning press wins into social content and helping develop new media ideas
Qualifications:
2–4 years of communications experience on the Hill, a campaign, in advocacy, at an agency, or in a similar press-facing role A track record of pitching and placing stories in Beltway, cable, podcast, and new media outlets Hands-on experience booking and scheduling interviews and managing the logistics around them Existing reporter and producer relationships, or a demonstrated knack for building them fast A sharp, fast writer who can turn around a clean statement or release on deadline Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and good judgment under pressure Comfort monitoring the news cycle and jumping in when news breaks, including nights and weekends An understanding of the New Dem brand and the Coalition's policy priorities is a plus Digital and new media instincts are a plus
Instructions:
Send the following to NDCNewDemJobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Full Name – Press Secretary”: Cover letter Resume Three references (name, title, organization, phone, email, and relationship to you) Writing sample Applications are due Nov 24, 2026, but we are reviewing on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early.
Other:
The New Democrat Coalition is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
