New York State Senator is seeking a Director of Communications

[NY Senate 20th Dist]

A Democratic State Senator is seeking a Director of Communications for his District Office.

 

Responsibilities include:

·         Identify opportunities, initiate content ideas and prepare materials to insert the Senator into the public discussion via media outreach, social media or online communications.

·         Develop press releases and provide quick-turn responses to media opportunities.

·         Serve as the initial on-the-record contact for media inquiries.

·         Coordinate interviews and press events.

·         Establish relationships with the media.

·         Manage the Senator’s website and Facebook page. Create content for these platforms.

·         Speech writing.

·         High-level constituent casework, including responding to e-mails from constituents and working with constituents over the phone on various issues.

·         Interacting with local elected officials at the municipal level on city issues.

·         Occasionally staff the Senator at meetings in the district, sometimes in the evenings and on weekends.

·         Assist with event planning.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or other related field.

·         Experience with media and public relations including effective use of social media and websites.

·         Willingness to attend meetings in the evenings and weekends.

·         Willingness to occasionally speak on behalf of the Senator at meetings and events.

·         Outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment. 

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

·         Ability to think critically and work both independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred qualifications:

·         Working knowledge of the New York State Legislature and legislative process.

·         1-3 years media relations experience working on political campaigns, issue campaigns, with advocacy organizations, or in government.

·         Experience speaking with the media as an on-the-record spokesperson.

 

This position is located in Brooklyn, with semi-regular travel required for meetings. 

 

Salary is negotiable, plus state employee benefits, including health and vision insurance.

 

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: 20thsenat...@gmail.com