Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleCommunications Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $40 to $50 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9:30 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1485 York Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10075

Job Specifics

Duties Description Support an Assemblymember or leadership office in crafting, delivering, and amplifying the official messaging to constituents, media, and stakeholders. Drive both traditional and digital communication strategies that reflect legislative priorities and community engagement goals.
Key Responsibilities

· Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, quotes, and op-eds.

· Prepare talking points, newsletters, email/text blasts, robocalls, and website content to inform constituents.

· Manage social media accounts: develop strategy, draft posts, coordinate visuals, monitor engagement.

· Plan and script a public access television show.

· Build and maintain media lists; cultivate relationships with reporters and outlets.

· Attend/staff community meetings, press conferences, town halls, and public events, often as the member’s proxy.

· Collaborate with district staff, vendors, and designers (e.g., for graphic materials, email campaigns).

· Monitor media coverage and public sentiment; report relevant news and trends to the member/staff.

· Help implement communication plans and support strategic messaging goals.

· Support district office constituent services.

· Become certified as a notary public and assist with the no-cost notarization service.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.

· 2–3+ years of experience in communications, preferably in government or legislative offices.

· Exceptional writing, editing, and copy-editing skills (print and digital).

· Proven social media experience and familiarity with digital marketing tools.

· Strong organizational ability, capacity to prioritize tight deadlines, and handle long hours (including nights/weekends during session).

· Political awareness, good judgment, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

· Media relations and stakeholder engagement experience (e.g. building coalitions).

· Full-time, based in the Assembly Member’s NYC district office.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills & Attributes

· Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced legislative and political environments.

· Oriented to work on a team.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Courtney Ferrissey

Telephone 212-288-4607

Fax

Email Address ferrisc@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street 1485 York Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10075

 

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