Media Relations Coordinator #770

Senate • Washington, DC

11d

About The Position

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support press operations and media access related to Senate and, where applicable, House activities. The coordinator issues press credentials, administers workspace for the Congressional press corps, advises gallery members on Congressional operations and procedures, and maintains membership applications, dues, databases, and files.

The role maintains records of proceedings in some galleries, including vote logs, vote times, summaries, and briefs on significant legislation and events. It responds to legislative and public-affairs inquiries, researches legislative issues for media and Senate offices, monitors television and radio coverage of Senate committee hearings, and briefs media representatives on legislative initiatives and public policy.

The coordinator tracks Congressional activity and arranges media opportunities in collaboration with Congressional offices and members of the press. The position also plans and coordinates media logistics for major events, including political conventions, Presidential inaugurals and debates, State of the Union addresses, confirmation hearings, major Congressional hearings, joint sessions, impeachment trials, and other special events. This may include press access, seating, security, lighting, setup, and other arrangements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Congressional operations, including Senate and House procedures, scheduling, floor strategy, committee structures, jurisdiction, and parliamentary processes.
• Basic understanding of legislative processes and vote procedures.
• Basic understanding of media-relations practices, including press credentialing, media-access rules, and journalist engagement standards.
• Knowledge of event logistics for Congressional and high-profile political events, including security, seating, lighting, and press arrangements.
• General knowledge of public policy and major legislative issues sufficient to brief media and respond to inquiries.
• Basic understanding of database and record-keeping systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with journalists, Congressional staff, and internal colleagues.
• Ability to facilitate interviews, press conferences, hearings, and other media opportunities between Congress and the press.
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing large, complex events.
• Ability to brief media representatives clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, including during major legislative events and breaking news.
• Ability to make sound decisions about media access, logistics, and security during live events.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, including vote logs, summaries, and documentation of significant Congressional actions.
• Ability to collaborate with media outlets, Congressional offices, and internal teams to support operations and event execution.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, customer needs, media trends, legislative developments, and unexpected event requirements.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Applicants may be asked to complete a skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in or understanding of media relations, including working with journalists and news organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue press credentials and administer workspace for the Congressional press corps.
• Advise gallery members on Senate and, where applicable, House operations, including scheduling, procedure, floor strategy, committee structure and jurisdiction, and parliamentary procedures.
• Review membership applications, process membership dues, and maintain membership databases and files.
• Maintain records of proceedings in some galleries, including recording votes and vote times, writing summaries, and issuing briefs on significant legislation and events.
• Respond to legislative and public-affairs inquiries and research legislative issues for media and Senate offices.
• Monitor television and radio coverage of Senate committee hearings.
• Brief media members on legislative initiatives and public policy; monitor, track, and analyze Congressional activities to update media representatives.
• Coordinate media-event logistics, including media attendance limits, setup and arrangements, and press passes.
• Attend events as a liaison to facilitate media coverage and determine logistics such as seating, restricted access, security, and lighting.
• Coordinate with Congressional offices and media to arrange interviews, press conferences, meetings, and other media opportunities.
• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing media arrangements for political conventions, inaugurals, Presidential debates, State of the Union addresses, major Congressional hearings, confirmation hearings, joint sessions, impeachment trials, and other special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level