**Summary of Position **
**Employment type: **Full-time
**Reports to: **Communications Director
**Location: **Madison, Wisconsin
**Salary: **$4500 per month
**Start date: **May 13, 2024
**Application deadline: **April 20, 2024
Tammy Baldwin for Senate is seeking a Press Assistant who will be the backstop of the Communications Team, assisting in educating the public about Tammy Baldwin and the Republicans running against her.
**Responsibilities **
- Assist Communications Team with outreach to press, stakeholders, and other allies
- Compile daily news clips and monitor news coverage of the senator and Republican opponents
- Draft written materials for internal and external use, including talking points, press releases, statements, and memos
- Help maintain press list and distribute materials
- Other duties as assigned by the Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Rapid Response Director
**Qualifications **
- Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of being detail-oriented
- Excellent attention to detail and writing ability
- Ability to remain highly organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for electing Democrats in the state of Wisconsin
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet deadlines.
**Compensation **
- $4500 per month
- Mileage reimbursement for campaign travel
- Benefits options include: health, dental, vision, group-term and supplemental life, short and long-term insurances, 401(k), employee assistance plan, and more
- This is a bargaining unit position with the IBEW
**How to Apply **
Email a resume to
[email protected] with the subject line “Press Assistant.” In the body of your email, please include a brief (250 words or less) response to the following prompt: “Why are you interested in the Press Assistant role with Tammy’s campaign?”
You will be contacted if chosen for an interview.
_Senator Baldwin and her campaign believe strongly in creating a welcoming work environment for everyone. The Campaign is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. _
_Tammy Baldwin for Senate requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the campaign’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location._