Communications & Scheduling Director

NY HELP No Agency Assembly Majority, NYS Title Communications & Scheduling Director Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $48000 to $51000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Assembly Member's office City New York State NY Zip Code 10001 Minimum Qualifications Excellent writing & copy-editing skills for content & adaptability for both digital and print platforms; strong time management skills; Ability to work tight deadlines & can prioritize multiple tasks; Collaborative team player who takes & gives feedback constructively; ability to develop, nurture and manage professional working relationships respectfully and positively in a small but dynamic work environment; Ability to work with basic computer applications, Google platforms and Canva; Ability to work in the office and travel within the district and NYC; Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of causes important to the Assembly Member. Duties Description Develop communications strategy; Field press inquiries and interviews and assist with development of talking points; Write constituent newsletters and office mailers; Manage press conferences & announcements; Maintain & update the media list, cultivate relationships with reporters and pitch stories to reporters; Draft statements, quotes, op-eds, media advisories and press releases; Create graphics for social media platforms;Maintain the Assembly Member's calendar and schedule meetings; Staff the Assembly Member at various events and stay up to date on current events within the district. Additional Comments Please send a resume, cover letter and a writing sample that includes either a press release, press advisory, op-ed, policy paper or published article you authored, via email to Matt Tighe: tighem@nyassembly.gov Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Holly Telephone 518-455-4015 Fax Email Address resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov Address Street Legislative Office Building State Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12208 Notes on Applying In the subject line of your email response, please write: Communications & Scheduling Director