Communications Director Job at Senate, NYS
A bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public administration, political science, or other relevant field of study is required, as is at least two years of demonstrated experience working on a communications team, preferably in government or in a campaign setting.
The idea candidate for the position will also have:
The idea candidate for the position will also have:
- Familiarity with the Bronx, East Harlem, and the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as the concerns and challenges facing its residents
- Spanish bilingual a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with press outreach and messaging in a political environment
- Demonstrated history of working collaboratively
- Ability to travel within the district and to and from Albany for major events is desirable
Duties Description
New York State Senator Jose Serrano is seeking a highly motivated Communications Director with strong strategic writing and media management skills to work in their NYC District Office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to handle numerous progressive policy issues in a fast-paced office, and is a versatile writer and editor.
This dynamic role will include the following responsibilities:
Additionally, the Communications Director will cultivate relationships with local media outlets in the Bronx and New York City area as well as statewide media that focuses on NY government, coordinating interviews for the Senator and providing on-the-record comment when needed.
Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without cover letter and/or writing samples will not be considered.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required at times. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
This dynamic role will include the following responsibilities:
- Overseeing all communications, press, and creative functions in the office, including creation of messaging priorities
- Producing content for social media
- Execution of communications plans
- Briefing and staffing the Senator
- Identifying press and speaking engagements
- Collaborating with policy and community relations staff
- Cultivating positive constituent stories
- Editing communications content
Additionally, the Communications Director will cultivate relationships with local media outlets in the Bronx and New York City area as well as statewide media that focuses on NY government, coordinating interviews for the Senator and providing on-the-record comment when needed.
Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two brief writing samples to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without cover letter and/or writing samples will not be considered.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required at times. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Additional Comments
Benefits:
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
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