Communications Director - New York, United States - New York State Civil Service
Description
Agency Senate, NYS
Title Communications Director
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 16
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $60000 to $65000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 35
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address 801 2nd Avenue
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Minimum Qualifications Two to three years of communications experienceExceptional attention to detail and time management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skillsComfort/experience with a public-facing position and the ability to work with basic office computer applicationsAbility to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to prioritization of and recommendations on appointmentsStrong organizational and filing skillsDemonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, with a high degree of adaptability in a fast- changing, often high stakes environmentAbility to treat confidential information with appropriate discretionDemonstrated commitment to bettering the material conditions of working-class New Yorkers in and beyond SD-59Required to live in New York State upon beginning of employment.Bonus points if you:Are a resident of SD 59Have video editing and/or graphic design experience
Duties Description The Communications Director serves as the prime communicator and bridge between Senator Gonzalezs office, the press, and the political world at large. The Communications Director maintains all public-facing communications platforms including social media, physical mailers, the official senate website, and our official email newsletter. The Communications Director will report directly to the Chief of Staff and work closely with them and the Senator.Regularly updates the Senate website with relevant information concerning the district and legislature including articles, interviews, letters of support, and scheduled hearings involving Senator Gonzalez, her legislation, and officeWrites and regularly schedules press releases related to specific issues and concerns, updates and maintains press lists for local, citywide, statewide, national news outlets, and provides quotes and drafts statements, and coordinates press interviews, television and radio appearances on behalf of Senator Gonzalezs officeManages the Senators online presence through social media and the Senate websiteWorks with the Legislative Director, Senator, and advocacy groups on pitching op-eds regarding specific relevant policy and legislationCoordinates with the community affairs team and legislative team to see what information should be posted and shared in newsletters, mailers, emails, and on social media
Additional Comments This is a full-time, overtime exempt position, located in the District Office in NYC. Lodging and travel expenses for trips to Albany will be paid for. To ApplySubmit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. Applicants who advance to the first round of interviews will be notified by April 22nd.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that include a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. 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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Name Hiring Coordinator
Telephone n/a
Fax n/a
Email Address
Address
Street 801 2nd Avenue
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Notes on Applying Submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.