Communications and/or Digital Organizing Director for Manhattan Borough President Campaign (New York, NY)

[Ilana Maier]

Communications and/or Digital Organizing Director

Communications Director needed for a 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. 

Salary range: $4,000-$6,000/month based on experience

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

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