Press Aide - Senate Democrats Office

Job Application

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

Hartford, CT 06106-1591

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The Connecticut General Assembly Senate Democratic Office seeks a Press Aide to manage communications for a portfolio of senators, with responsibility for media management, writing, and digital oversight, including video.

Primary responsibilities include: manages media relations for a portfolio of senators, developing relationships with legislators and members of the media and responding to questions from the media and the public; develops comprehensive press, social media, and video strategies for legislators; writes press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, talking points, and blast emails; oversees senators' digital presence, including social media content and short-form video; shoots and edits short video for social media and works with caucus video staff on larger productions; and coordinates the distribution of information.

Requires a bachelor's degree, or at least 3 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience; attention to detail, good organizational skills; excellent written and oral communications skills; experience with various social media and/or content management platforms; experience shooting and editing short-form video (CapCut or similar) preferred; ability to operate independently and exercise judgment as well as the ability to work effectively as a team member.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please provide a resume, a cover letter, and writing samples: one press release and one social media post. A link to a short video you produced or edited is welcome.