Communications Staff

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What do they do?

Communications Staff support the office's efforts to communicate the Member's activities, positions, and legislative efforts to the public and media.

What do their titles say:

speechwriters, media-related staff, and digital/social media managers

Top 10 title this year:

PRESS ASSISTANT | COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT | STAFF ASSISTANT/PRESS ASSISTAN | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/PRES | STAFF ASSISTANT AND PRESS ASSI | PRESS AND DIGITAL ASSISTANT | DIGITAL ASSISTANT | DIGITAL MANAGER/PRESS ASSISTAN | DIGITAL MANAGER | SPEECHWRITER

Top 3 multiple roles this year:

STAFF ASSISTANT | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/AIDE | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Current Job Listings - X of Y
Job Number:
HoR-206-26-HC
Date Posted:
April 24, 2026
Position Title:
Press Assistant/Digital Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office:
CT-04
Office Name:
Hon. Jim Himes
Reports To:
Deputy Communications Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Office of Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) is seeking a creative and highly organized Press Assistant/Digital Assistant (PA/DA) to join his Washington, D.C. office. The PA/DA will play a central role in shaping the Member’s social media presence and written communications efforts. The PA/DA will report to the Deputy Communications Director and work closely with the communications team to execute a holistic strategy that highlights the Member’s committee and district work.
Responsibilities:
Creating consistent, compelling content for various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Substack, YouTube, and others. Filming direct-to-camera videos with the Member. Photographing the Member at events. Managing and updating the Member's official website. Drafting regular newsletters and surveys. Monitoring social media trends. Identifying new media and creator collaboration opportunities.
Qualifications:
This position requires a strong background in graphic design and video editing, familiarity with digital platforms, superb writing skills, and an ability to work well under pressing deadlines. Applicants should be strong multi-taskers, extremely organized, clear communicators, highly-media literate, team-players, and self-driven. Hill experience preferred; knowledge of video editing and graphic design software required; Connecticut ties and Spanish fluency are a plus.
Instructions:
Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, one page writing sample, and digital portfolio (an edited video, graphic, and text post) to CT04.Jobs@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Press Assistant/Digital Assistant – [Last name].” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The last day to submit an application is May 1, 2026.

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