Communications Director - New York, United States - New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Communications Director

NY State Assembly member Grace Lee's District Office seeks a highly motivated, proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Communications Director.

Assembly member Lee represents New York Assembly District 65, which encompasses much of Lower Manhattan, including the Financial District, Seaport, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and some of SoHo, Little Italy, and the East Village.

Assembly member Lee's agenda is focused on community safety, affordable housing, environmental conservation, funding public schools, expanding social services, and providing excellent constituent services.

The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing the office's communication strategy and processes by facilitating press coverage by publishing press releases, hosting press conferences, building relationships with reporters, and pitching stories; managing external communications like statements, letters, newsletters, social media, and print media; shaping messaging and speechwriting; and managing a team of interns.

This position requires a minimum of one year of full-time communications and press experience, either in government, journalism, or in campaigns and advocacy.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff. Applicants should be available to start in June 2024.

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or Associate's degree or comparable public service experience (e.g. journalism, community organizing, electoral campaign, or nonprofit work experience)
Strong writing skills and CONSISTENT attention to detail
Knowledge of New York City and New York State politics
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, operate under tight and unpredictable deadlines, delegate and manage tasks, and work in a teamoriented environment
Strong interpersonal and public speaking abilities
Flexibility about work hours, including occasional availability during evenings and weekends
Proficient computer skills
Photography and graphic design skills are a plus
Professional working proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish is a plus

Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience; $48,000 $55,000 per year.
Excellent government benefits include:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Position Details
This is a full-time, district office-based position with an ideal
June 10th, 2024, start date.

The New York State Assembly 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 hairstyles.

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Pay:
$48, $55,000.00 per year

Benefits: