The Lead Press Advance Representative is responsible for preparing for any events or activities the president must attend. This includes press cooperation, security interaction, and negotiating foreign press access.
The position pays $80,000 per year and is considered a very popular choice for those who wish to work within the White House walls. It’s being a project or event manager, on a much higher scale.
Associate Writer — $43,600
When other staffers in the White House need help to respond to the hundreds of letters the president receives each day, they turn to the Associate Writer.
They might also lend a hand to the speechwriters and content producers as well, lending an extra set of eyes to projects. There is usually more than one person with the title Associate Writer in the White House, each earning a yearly salary of $43,600.
Special Assistant to the President For Presidential Appointments And Scheduling — $120,000
As the title suggests, the Special Assistant To The President For Presidential Appointments And Scheduling is in charge of managing his schedule.
These aren’t the president’s dentist and salon appointments, but meetings, phone calls, and more that are part of the president’s duties. The position holder earns a salary of $120,000 per year.
Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor — $180,000
As governments change, new roles are introduced or kept updated all the time. Domestic Policy Advisor is one that is constantly kept updated and refreshed. The domestic policy council is the principal forum for considering domestic policy matters, excluding economic affairs, and the salary earned is on the high side at $180,000.
While the Domestic Policy Council was first established by President Regan in 1985, the position has been around in some form since 1965, when Lyndon B. Johnson was in office. The council also ensures coordination and communication among the heads of relevant federal offices and agencies.
Assistant to the President and Director of Communications — $180,000
Also known as the Assistant to the President for Communications, this role is part of the senior staff in the White House. The person who holds this role is responsible for developing and promoting the agenda of the president and leading the president's media campaign, including television appearances and social media.
The director and their staff work on major political speeches such as the inaugural address and State of the Union address. It's fairly common for a president to employ several directors over a four-year term – Trump for example had six! For this role, an annual pay of $180,000 is received.