Public Affairs Director

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the public affairs strategy and media outreach for NYU Law, shaping messaging, content strategy, and audience reach while leading editorial content and high-profile events.

Own communications strategy and media outreach initiatives
Lead editorial content and stakeholder engagement
Oversee events and public communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and Assistant Dean for Communications, the Director of Public Affairs will contribute to shaping the institutional messaging and strategic direction of the Law School.
They will play a key role in crafting the school’s communication strategy and overseeing its implementation, advancing operational excellence across the organization.
The Director of Public Affairs oversees the development and operationalization of the Law School’s media outreach, response, and social media strategy, effectively promoting the Law School’s scholarship, students, clinics, and programs.
The Director plays a leading role as content strategist, helping to identify and reach key stakeholders and audiences within the NYU Law community (such as current students and alumni) and beyond (such as scholars and leaders across the legal and business communities).
The Director is also responsible for generating high level editorial content, as well as managing communications related to public events.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
7+ years relevant professional experience in the fields of communications, public relations, and/or marketing.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to translate complex issues and topics into readable, compelling content.
Solid, demonstrable communications track record, including effectively identifying and reaching target audiences.
Proven expertise in crisis management, including communications planning and messaging.
Proven story-telling ability across multiple platforms.
Experience with academic and long-form journalistic writing a plus.
Familiarity with digital marketing and communications trends, including AI and large language models.
Sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, agenda setting, and aligning resources with priorities.

Preferred

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Masters in Journalism or Digital Media is preferred
Supervisory experience a plus. Understanding of SEO strongly preferred.

Benefits

tuition remission.

New York University

Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the world’s foremost research universities and is a member of the selective Association of American Universities. The first Global Network University, NYU has degree-granting university campuses in New York and Abu Dhabi, and has announced a third in Shanghai; has a dozen other global academic sites, including London, Paris, Florence, Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires, and Accra; and sends more students to study abroad than any other U.S. college or university. Through its numerous schools and colleges, NYU conducts research and provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, dentistry, education, nursing, the cinematic and performing arts, music and studio arts, public administration, social work, and continuing and professional studies, among other areas.

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