• Communications Director

    New York State Civil Service (Salem, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Assembly Majority, NYS

     

    Title Communications Director

     

    Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit None listed

     

    Salary Range From $45000 to $50000 Annually

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Permanent

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    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 District Office

     

    City Harlem

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 10029

     

    Duties Description The Assembly member's District Office is hiring a Communications Director to develop and execute the office’s communications plan. The Communications Director will be in charge of creating and distributing the office’s mail and email newsletters, managing and growing the Assembly member’s social media presence, and assisting organizing and promoting town halls, press events, community events, community forums, and other appearances. The Communications Director will also serve as the Assembly Member’s primary spokesperson and manage relationships with media outlets and other stakeholders including responding to media inquiries, coordinating interviews, preparing press statements, and leading press conferences.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: Experienced in political communications, public relations, journalism, or mediaProficient with social media management tools, digital communication strategies, and media monitoringSpanish bilingual is a major plus

     

    Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement benefits including the NYS Pension system, and family-friendly policies. 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.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Holly Brantley

     

    Telephone

     

    Fax

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 104 Concourse Level Empire State Plaza

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12248

     

    Notes on Applying To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter & 2 writing samples.