Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $80000 Annually
Duties Description New York State Senator Jessica Ramos is seeking a highly motivated Communications Director with strong strategic writing and media management skills to work in her District Office in Jackson Heights. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to handle numerous progressive policy issues in a fast-paced office and is a versatile writer and editor.
This dynamic role will include the following responsibilities:
•Overseeing all communications, press, and creative functions in the office, including creation of messaging priorities
•Producing content for social media
•Execution of communications plans
•Briefing and staffing the Senator
•Identifying press and speaking engagements
•Collaborating with policy and community relations staff
•Cultivating positive constituent stories
•Editing communications content
Additionally, the Communications Director will cultivate relationships with local media outlets in the Queens area as well as statewide media that focuses on NY government, coordinating interviews for the Senator and providing on-the-record comment when needed.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public administration, political science, or other relevant field of study is required, as is at least two years of demonstrated experience working on a communications team, preferably in government or in a campaign setting.
The idea candidate for the position will also have:
•Familiarity with Queens and the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as the concerns and challenges facing its residents
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Experience with press outreach and messaging in a political environment
•Demonstrated history of working collaboratively
•Ability to travel within the district and to and from Albany for major events is desirable
Additional Comments Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required at times.
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 do not simply repeat 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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