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The District Office of Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) seeks a creative, strategic, and highly-organized communications professional to serve on our team in northern Illinois. Essential strengths of ideal candidates include strong written and verbal communication skills; exceptional tech, logistical, and troubleshooting skills; the ability to conceive and drive creative strategies; close attention to detail and time management; and the ability to troubleshoot, prioritize, and follow through on multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Spanish fluency and/or Illinois ties are strongly preferred.

The Press Secretary/Digital Director will work with the Representative, Communications Director, and other staff to develop exciting and innovative district-focused social and digital content that uplifts the Representative’s district, policy, and constituent service work on digital verticals. The role requires a strong writing, graphic, and video design skillset; the ability to learn and write in a principal’s voice with a focus on cultural competency; a deep understanding and curiosity for social platforms, trending topics, and what makes social content good; the ability to develop and implement effective digital growth strategies; and a commitment to constituent storytelling with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines.

The Press Secretary/Digital Director will also be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the press team in Washington, including drafting local press releases, emails, local advisories, and daily clips; assisting with on-the-record responses to local media; ensuring content is in compliance with all applicable House rules and regulations; managing office communications tech and subscriptions; and creating content for and driving production of paid media campaigns. Availability for occasional weekend and evening work to support community events and outreach taking place at those times is required.

The position is located in-person in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District with occasional travel to Washington, D.C. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000; title and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. The position offers health coverage; comp time; retirement benefits with an employer match; paid sick, bereavement, and vacation leave; 16 weeks of paid parental leave; 12 weeks of paid FMLA leave; access to life insurance coverage; and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status.  Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email [email protected] with “Press Secretary/Digital Director” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF:

• Résumé (Required)
• Cover letter (Required)
• 2-3 professional references including name, current title and organization, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference. Of course, we will not reach out to these references without separately obtaining your permission. (Required)
• Examples or a link to a portfolio of your design and content work (Optional, but encouraged)