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United States Senate Hiring for OREGON PRESS SECRETARY at Washington, DC Full Time
US Senator seeks Portland, OR-based Press Secretary. Primary responsibilities will include writing press releases, developing, executing and staffing in-state press events, establishing and maintaining relationships with reporters, editors and producers with media outlets throughout the state and working with DC communications team to communicate to the Oregon audience. Qualified candidates will have superior written and verbal communications abilities, significant communications and media relations experience, deep Oregon ties and an expert knowledge of Oregon media. This position will be based in the Senator’s Portland office, but will require significant travel throughout the State, including evening and weekend travel.
Senator Merkley’s office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. We invite members of all diverse communities to apply as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. Salary: $72,000+, in addition to full federal health and retirement benefits, transportation subsidy and reimbursement for student loans in repayment.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to [email protected].
