Date Posted:
June 1, 2026
Position Title:
Press Secretary/Digital Director
Office/Company:
Rep. Nanette Barragán
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-44
Job Number:
MEM-174-26
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
CA44Resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Director
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) is seeking a Press Secretary|Digital Director
to join our communications team. The Press Secretary|Digital Director will work under the
office’s Communications Director to carry out the Congresswoman’s communications and
outreach strategy.
Responsibilities:
• 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 fastpaced 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 June 19, 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 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.
