The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic governors, is seeking a Press Assistant within the Communications Department for the rest of the 2026 election cycle.
The Press Assistant is responsible for drafting advisories and press releases; media monitoring; managing press requests; building and maintaining press lists; organizing and keep track of ongoing projects, managing intern workload; and other daily communications office functions. As a member of the Communications Team, the Press Assistant reports directly to the Communications Director and closely collaborates with other members of the Communications Team to meet the DGA’s ambitious communications goals for the cycle.
The salary for this position is $60,000 annually before benefits and applicable withholdings.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft written press materials including news releases, talking points, briefings, and op-eds;
- Manage interns in daily clips process to monitor news and other tasks;
- Monitor and flag relevant breaking news to communications team members;
- Track incoming media inquiries and assist in outreach to news media;
- Help maintain press lists and distribute materials;
- Help maintain communications team calendar and work across departments to schedule events and meetings;
- Help with other assignments and tasks as assigned by the Communications Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one cycle of experience either as an intern or as full-time staff in political communications or journalism;
- Excellent writing skills, including ability to write and edit on deadline;
- Extremely well-organized and detailed-oriented while moving in a fast-paced environment;
- Flexible, collaborative, creative, and proactive;
- Self-starter and willing to take initiative;
- Advanced project management skills – including the ability to manage up and juggle multiple projects at the same time;
- A strong interest in politics and a commitment to advancing the principles and goals of the nation’s Democratic governors.
Diversity Practices:
The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The DGA offices and this position are located in downtown Washington, DC.
This position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.
Skills Required
- At least one cycle of experience as an intern or full-time staff in political communications or journalism
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including ability to write on deadline
- Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, collaborative, creative, and proactive
- Self-starter willing to take initiative
- Advanced project management skills, including ability to manage up and juggle multiple projects
- Strong interest in politics and commitment to advancing the principles and goals of Democratic governors
- Located in or able to work in downtown Washington, DC (on-site)
