• Digital Communications Specialist

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city’s Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.

     

    Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.

     

    The Commission is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist to help execute the agency’s day-to-day and long-term digital strategy. The specialist will help maintain CCHR’s online presence, develop engaging content, and ensure effective communication with the public through social media, email, and web platforms. This role is part of the Chief of Staff team with day-to-day supervision from the Assistant Director of Creative Communications.

    Job Duties

    - Develop digital content for CCHR’s platforms, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and the website.

     

    - Monitor digital trends and explore new content concepts to enhance engagement.

     

    - Maintain the content calendar and assist with the dissemination of social media posts, email newsletters, and announcements.

     

    - Provide ongoing maintenance of CCHR’s social media channels, email lists, and website, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.

     

    - Create and update a monthly analytics report covering social media, email campaigns, and web traffic, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

     

    - Develop and manage online forms for surveys, event registrations, and other agency needs.

     

    - Collaborate with the communications team to edit, organize, and archive digital assets, including images and videos.

     

    - Upload and manage audio and video content, such as podcast episodes, webinars, and public service announcements, on YouTube, Spotify, and/or the agency’s website.

     

    - Actively participate in staff discussions and strategic planning meetings to align digital efforts with the agency’s mission.

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    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

    2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

    3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 60,889.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 75,000.00