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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitlePress Secretary - Executive Division - Press Office, NYC or Albany (EXEC/PO_PS_NYC/ALB_6198)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $110200 to $118293 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications for the Press Secretary position are as follows:
• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in media relations, communications or a related field demonstrating an increasing scope of work and responsibility is required;
• Prior New York State press experience and/or prior government, political and/or campaign communications experience is strongly preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage shifting deadlines and multiple priority assignments effectively; and
• Ability to work well independently and as a productive member of the AG’s Press Office and wider Executive team.
• Prior supervisory experience and fluency in other languages are desirable, but not required.

Duties Description The Executive Division of the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Press Secretary to serve in the Attorney General’s Press Office. The Press Secretary will work closely with the Director of Communications and other senior staff to develop and execute effective communication strategies. The Press Secretary must develop and maintain relationships with the press and other media. Daily responsibilities of the Press Secretary will include interacting with top reporters in the political, financial, tech and criminal justice press; and writing, reviewing and editing press releases, advisories and other relevant materials. This position reports to the Director of Communications and may be located in either Albany or New York City. Some travel may be required.

Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $110,200 - $118,293 + $3026 in location pay, if applicable. The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected candidate’s qualifications. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

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

Name Legal Recruitment

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please go to the OAG website, www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings Reference No. EXEC/PO_PS_NYC/ALB_6198

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address to Legal Recruitment.
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
? Please indicate your location preference: New York City or Albany.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov