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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