Media Gallery Deputy Director #113

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Media Gallery Deputy Director. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Key Responsibilities

Provides leadership and directly oversees daily operation; trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of gallery staff. Discusses and resolves media coverage, credentialing, and pooling issues. Advises gallery members on Senate (and House, where applicable) operations such as scheduling, floor procedure, committee structure and jurisdiction, and parliamentary procedure.

Assists with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing media arrangements for quadrennial presidential nominating conventions, presidential inaugurations, presidential debates, State of the Union addresses, and other joint sessions of Congress or special events. Works with all Media Galleries, Doorkeepers, and Capitol Police to ensure press and others attending media events maintain a safe working environment; coordinates assignments to press conferences.

Reviews membership applications, contacts directors, editors, and publishers of new applying organizations, prepares written evaluations, and makes recommendations to the Media Gallery Director. Other duties, as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Senate, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $ – $ /yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on .

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.