Press Secretary - NY State Assemblymember Dan Quart
Amanda Wallwin
New York City State Assemblymember seeks a Press Secretary to manage the office’s communications strategy. The Press Secretary will have excellent writing skills, strong instincts on identifying media opportunities and be a team-player in a fast-moving, ambitious Assembly office.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
*Develop a strategic communications plan that supports the Assemblymember’s short- and long-term goals
*Monitor and track media mentions and clips
*Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Assemblymember
*Cultivate relationships with reporters, community leaders, and other stakeholders
*Proactively pitch stories and respond to media inquiries
*Draft internal and external communications, including press releases, talking points, messaging documents, op-eds, newsletters, etc.
*Plan and execute press conferences and other events
*Day-to-day management of social media platforms
*Create, update and manage website content
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
*Excellent, precise and fast writing ability
*Proficiency with social media platforms
*Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
*Able to thrive in a collaborative environment
*Comfortable working with tight deadlines
Preferred experience:
*Prior work in government, journalism or public relations is preferred, but not required
Position is based in NYC but some travel may be required. Salary commensurate with experience. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The New York State Assembly is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please send a resume and brief writing sample (one page or less) to teamqu...@gmail.com. Any questions should be directed to teamqu...@gmail.com.
Amanda Wallwin
To apply, please send a resume and brief writing sample (one page or less) to teamqu...@gmail.com. Any questions can be directed to teamqu...@gmail.com.