Location: All cities,NY, USA
Senate Republican Conference Senior Communications Coordinator
Education Requirements: Bachelor s Degree required.
Duties Description: The Senior Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing communications strategy on behalf of the members of the Senate Republican Conference. The coordinator will work with Albany, regional, and district-based offices to formulate communications strategy and supplement communications implementation.
Essential Functions
Craft messages that builds into a narrative for state and local communications;
Identify opportunities to cultivate media coverage for member offices;
Organize and assist with press conferences and special events (may require travel);
Assist in the development, writing, editing, and formatting documents with appropriate letterhead/signature;
Distribution of internal and external communications materials as necessary electronically and hardcopies;
Produce regular reports on activity and background materials for internal and external use;
Assist in the writing of social media postings, press releases, statements, speeches, and opinion editorials;
Following up on projects from beginning to end;
Utilize legislative, policy, finance, communications, and digital specialists to improve communications; and
Research public policy issues of local, regional, and statewide significance.
Must be able to:
Produce professional written and multimedia content including drafting statements and drafting news releases within deadlines.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others.
Speak and write professionally and persuasively.
Maintain, assist and monitor social media networks.
Make phone calls to governmental offices and media to ensure event notification.
Meet strict deadlines and follow up when necessary.
Follow oral and written directions.
Work independently.
Collaborate with others as part of a team.
Perform other duties assigned.
Additional Comments
Three years of government or political communications experience required. Writing and digital media knowledge necessary i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X skills required. Have an understanding of print, broadcast and online media. Compensation ranges from $52,500 to $57,500 and will be determined by relevant work experience. Writing Samples will be required.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: