Job description
The most qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or five years of related experience in the fields of government, communications, or media.
Duties Description
A New York State legislator in Queens is currently seeking a full-time, salaried, Press Secretary/Special Events Coordinator to work in the district office.
This dynamic role includes the following responsibilities:
This dynamic role includes the following responsibilities:
- Write press releases and other media materials for the legislator. Distribute said materials to a growing list of local and specialized reporters.
- Cultivate and continue to grow the list of local and specialized reporters from print to digital and television media.
- Work with the Scheduler and the Albany staff to set up interviews for the legislator either over the phone, in-person, or virtually.
- Travel with the legislator to various events and meetings, and take photos that will later be used in press releases and the legislator social media pages.
- Develop and implement a social media strategy and content plan, as well as a brand guide to be implemented across print and digital media, press, and social media
- Work with the legislator to create a media plan for large-scale ideas/visions.
- Plan, coordinate and run recurring yearly events throughout the district. Work with the legislator to create a yearly event plan.
- Create flyers and press materials to promote events to the local community.
- Manage staff and volunteers at events, if necessary including set up and breakdown of events, which may include the lifting of boxes, chairs, tables.
- Represent the legislator at local community meetings and relay information on what he is doing legislatively to the public.
- Other office-related tasks such as answering the phone, dealing with constituents, making photocopies, etc.
- Drafting releases, statements, and Op-Eds for the legislator to be put out 2-3 times per week at a minimum pending the legislator’s approval.
- Research local issues and stay informed on the news occurring within the district, and the state.
- Organizing press conferences and identifying opportunities for joint press releases and conferences with other legislators at the state and city level.
- Ensuring the legislators website stays up to date with current press releases, statements and photos.
- Gathering any mentions in the press of the legislator to ensure accuracy, as well as gathering press clips for a weekly rundown with the legislator.
- Producing a list of upcoming events to be updated for use by the staff both in the office and for distribution at events.
- Producing a breakdown of events, going community by community within the district.
- Working with local agencies when it comes to events to ensure compliance with regulations and to obtain permits for events.
Additional Comments
Salary range is $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to rgrazian@nysenate.gov. Submissions without all four will not be considered.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
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.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to rgrazian@nysenate.gov. Submissions without all four will not be considered.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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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