Communications Director - Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President (Manhattan, NYC)

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Communications Director needed for Manhattan Borough President Campaign 

Join an incredible team working to elect Mark Levine as Manhattan's next Borough President. Mark is a proven progressive who is a leading voice in the fight for affordable housing and has worked to protect tenants rights, responsible development and equity in schools, transit, parks and healthcare. 

We're looking for a Communications Director to create and execute a press and digital strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience with local press, social media and/or digital organizing. Policy experience and/or interest a plus. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement strategic communications plans including earned and social media

• Serve as liaison with the media. Proactively pitch stories and respond to inquiries

• Write and edit media advisories, press releases, statements, op-eds, speeches, and other communications

• Monitor, track and share news media daily

• Prepare the Candidate for interviews and public speaking

• Handle special projects

Requirements:

Press, social media or digital organizing experience 

Campaign experience

Salary: $5,000/month

How to Apply: Email a resume and cover letter to Ilana Maier at ilana...@gmail.com with Communications Application in the subject line.