Communications Director

New York City, NY (On-site)

$115K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the agency’s media strategy and external communications, directing press relations and campaign launches across print, digital, radio, and TV, while supervising staff and coordinating crisis communications.

Lead media relations and press operations across campaigns and programs
Oversee staff development and crisis communications management
Coordinate cross-agency and public events to amplify messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve in a sensitive position as representative and spokesperson of the agency.
Actively work to pitch and place stories on NYC Aging programs in various media outlets.
Respond to all press inquiries with urgency and accuracy.
Oversee and manage the development, release, and launch of promotional and PSA campaigns, including print, digital, radio and TV media as appropriate.
Write press releases, Op-Eds, media statements, letters to the editor, and media advisories as needed.
Coordinate press conferences, briefings, and press events.
Write, produce, and distribute publications, including newsletters, brochures, and advertising.
Support social media operations for the agency, as well as its public-facing website, and internal website (GERAS).
Proactively manage all media relations.
Assist with crisis communications and management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and five (5) years of full-time, professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, of which at least one and one-half years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity; or
Education and experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have one and one-half years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.

City of New York

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New York, New York, USA

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