Responsibilities

• The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating and executing a communications strategy for leadership and members of the Senate Republican Conference. This role involves collaboration with offices in Albany, as well as regional and district offices, to develop effective communication strategies. The coordinator will also implement these strategies and create content for social media platforms.
• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms;
• Maintain a consistent brand voice across all social media channels ;
• Create content that builds a cohesive narrative for state and local messaging;
• Organize and assist with press conferences and special events, which may travel);
• Assist in the development, writing, editing, and distribution of internal and external communications materials as necessary ;
• Research public policy issues of local, regional, and statewide significance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum two years experience with writing and digital media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X) skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite required.
• Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, digital media formats, and HTML.
• Excellent social listening skills
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others.
• Speak and write professionally and persuasively.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently while collaborating with others as part of a team.

Preferred

• Work in government and/or media preferred.

Benefits

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 11 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 days of personal leave, 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement