District Press/Communications Assistant

Congresswoman Luz Rivas is an engineer, educator, and public servant who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2025 to represent California’s 29th Congressional District – the first Latina to represent the district and the only Latina in Congress with a STEM background.

For the 119th Congress, Rep. Rivas was elected by her peers to serve in House Democratic Leadership as the Freshman Leadership Representative. In this role, she ensures each freshman member’s voice is heard and represented in the House Democrats’ agenda, and participates in Democratic Leadership meetings. Additionally, Rep. Rivas is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and the Democratic Women’s Caucus.

Prior to her election to the House of Representatives, Rep. Rivas served in the California State Assembly and is formerly the Founder of DIY Girls, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping girls become interested in technology and engineering through educational experiences and mentorship.

Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) is seeking a motivated, creative, and collaborative Press/Digital Assistant based in Los Angeles in a full-time capacity.

This position is responsible for working with the Communications Director and District Director to identify press and digital opportunities in the District; develop branded content for social media, including graphics, videos, and photos of the Member. Additionally, this position will staff and advance press and community events in the District with the Member; compile and distribute daily press clips; track media coverage; develop promotional materials of the Member’s events; and build relationships with local reporters and outlets. Additionally, this position will assist the Communications Director in drafting quotes and press releases; developing newsletters; and drafting constituent outreach materials such as resource packets, and other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have excellent writing and verbal skills; editing and digital experience, including experience in graphic design and video editing; sound editorial judgement; a baseline understanding of the key stakeholders in the District; as well as the ability to work well and respectfully with others in a fast-paced environment. This role regularly interacts with reporters, producers, and other communications staff and should have a friendly and professional demeanor and an ability to exercise political savvy and discretion. Ties to California’s 29th Congressional District are a plus. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position works closely with the Communications Director and District Director. Candidates should have prior experience working with media and press and creating digital content. The position requires the flexibility to work long hours, including nights and weekends. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.