Communications Director

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Title
Communications Director
Occupational Category
Administrative or General Management
Salary Grade
18
Bargaining Unit
M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range
From $60000 to $66000 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Unclassified Service
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week
35
Workday
From
9 AM
To
5 PM
Flextime allowed?
No
Mandatory overtime?
No
Compressed workweek allowed?
No
Telecommuting allowed?
No
County
Onondaga
Street Address
333 E. Washington Street
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Zip Code
13202
Minimum Qualifications
The most qualified candidates for the position will have:
•At least 2 years of demonstrated experience working on a communications team, preferably in government or in a campaign setting, including creation and management of social media content
•Excellent writing skills
•Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public administration, political science, or other relevant field of study
•Experience with press outreach and messaging in a political environment
•Demonstrated history of working collaboratively
•Familiarity with Central New York is a plus
•Ability to travel within the district and to and from Albany for major events is desirable
Duties Description
Senator Rachel May (Senate District 53, Syracuse) is seeking a highly motivated Communications Director with strong strategic, writing, and media management skills. The idea 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, they will cultivate relationships with local media outlets in the Syracuse-Utica-Cortland triangle and statewide media that focuses on NY government, coordinating interviews for the Senator and providing on-the-record comment when needed.
Additional Comments
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT , working class, and/or other underrepresented communities, including candidates with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
•Defined Benefit Pension plan
•Dental insurance
•Flexible Spending Account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Vision insurance
The New York State Senate Office is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
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Name
Hiring Coordinator
Telephone
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Address
Street
333 E. Washington Street
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Zip Code
13202

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