Job Title: Communications Director

Salary Range: $60K-70K

Type: Full-Time, 40+ Hours/Week

Location: Brooklyn, NY with some travel to Albany

Start Date: January 6, 2025 at the latest, earlier for ideal candidates

Summary Description

A Brooklyn-based New York State Assembly Member is seeking an experienced Communications Director to spearhead a full-scale communications operation for their Brooklyn and Albany offices. The ideal candidate will have vast experience in all/most of the following: press relations, drafting of communications, email blast management, social media planning and execution, & earned media.

Responsibilities

Develop a full-scale plan for all aspects of communications for the Albany & Brooklyn offices, including but not limited to a message calendar, social media calendar, press calendar, email calendar, etc
Serve as the contact person for press inquiries for the office and maintain strong press contacts for pitching stories and statements
Draft all types of communications for the office, such as email blasts, social media posts, newsletters, press releases, op-ed, etc
Lead social media planning and implementation, including maintaining a social media calendar, managing various social media channels, capturing the Assembly Member at events, developing content, and creating growth on social media
Manage the office’s Mailchimp account, including maintaining an email calendar, creating growth, drafting email blasts, and maintaining lists
Consistently pitching stories and ensuring media coverage of press statements, events, rallies, etc

Experience & Qualifications

3+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in communications roles, ideally in a government office or political campaign setting
Demonstrated experience with managing full-scale communications planning and execution
Deep understanding of social media and press relations
Well maintained press contacts are a major plus
Experience in graphic design is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to travel to Albany during the legislative session

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