Review Vacancy
TitleCommunications Coordinator
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $42500 Annually
Duties Description The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategy on behalf of the members of the Senate Minority Conference. The coordinator will work with Albany, regional, and district-based offices to formulate communications strategy and supplement communications implementation.
In this dynamic role, you will:
•Craft content that builds into a narrative for state and local messaging
•Identify opportunities to cultivate media coverage for member offices
•Organize and assist with press conferences and special events (may require travel)
•Assist in the development, writing, editing, and distribution of internal and external communications materials as necessary
•Produce regular reports on activity and background materials for internal and external use
•Assist in the writing of social media postings, press releases, statements, speeches, and opinion editorials
•Utilize legislative, policy, finance, communications, and digital specialists to improve communications
•Research public policy issues of local, regional, and statewide significance
Minimum Qualifications As the ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of:
•Producing professional written and multimedia content within deadlines
•Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with others
•Speaking and writing professionally and persuasively
•Maintaining and assisting in managing social media presence
•Meeting strict deadlines
•Following oral and written directions
•Working independently
•Collaborating with others as part of a team
Additionally, candidates must have experience writing for digital media e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and X skills.
Additional Comments The salary range is $40,000 to $42,500, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include all four will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
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