Senior Communications Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$68K/yr – $93K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead MOCJ’s external and internal communications programs, including social media strategy, content production, media relations, and storytelling with program partners, while supporting executive messaging and internal communications and staying ahead of emerging issues.

Own social media and quick-response content initiatives
Lead media relations, press materials, and reporting relationships
Support leadership communications and internal updates

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and manage social media content and strategy, including short-form video production and editing, photography, copywriting, and identifying opportunities to grow engagement.
Manage MOCJ’s public-facing website, including developing and updating clear, accessible, user-friendly content.
Support media relations and rapid-response communications, including drafting press releases and other press materials, responding to media inquiries, developing pitches, and building relationships with reporters.
Work with program and policy teams to tell compelling stories about MOCJ’s work by identifying community perspectives, data, research, milestones, and other opportunities that demonstrate impact.
Monitor news and social media for emerging issues, opportunities, and risks requiring agency attention.
Support senior leadership at MOCJ and City Hall by drafting speeches, talking points, one-pagers, briefing materials, and polished PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.
Support internal communications, including MOCJ’s weekly employee newsletter and other agency-wide communications.
Ensure communications are accurate, accessible, consistent, and aligned with MOCJ and City Hall priorities.
Support the agency at community meetings, press conferences, and other public events, occasionally outside core office hours.

Requirements

Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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New York, New York, USA

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