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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleCommunications Director

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $75000 to $85000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ontario

Street Address 25 North Street

City Canandaigua

StateNY

Zip Code14424

Duties Description The Communications Director will oversee the Senator’s communications team and develop and execute the Senator’s strategic communications plan.

Responsibilities:
•Develop and implement annual communications plan, including annual mail plan, media strategy, and coordinating press events
•Draft and distribute Senator’s monthly e-newsletter
•Draft opinion editorials, press releases, statements and speeches
•Oversee day to day communications tasks, including social media, photo-caps, etc.
•Maintain Senator’s website
•Act as the primary point of contact for media inquiries
•Develop and implement strategy for growing social media and earned media opportunities
•Brief the Senator and team on current issues of district, statewide and national importance
•Act as direct supervisor for communications staff, assigning tasks as needed
•Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, District Operations Director and the Senator to ensure messaging is current, correct and effective
•Attend events with or on behalf of the Senator.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree required
•3-5 years of communications experience in the public, private or non-profit sector
•Excellent writing skills
•Ability to research complex issues and convey findings clearly and concisely in writing
•Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
•Demonstrated interest in local and state government and policy
•Familiarity with the 54th Senate District and issues impacting the Finger Lakes Region

Preferred Qualifications:
•1 or more years of supervisory experience
•Experience working in government, preferably at the state level
•Experience collaborating with local and statewide media outlets

Additional Comments Salary range is $75,000 to $85,000, depending on skills and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to helming@nysenate.gov. Submissions without both will not be considered. A writing sample is encouraged, but not required.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Choice of several health insurance plans
•Dental & vision insurance
•Membership in the NYS Retirement System
•Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
•Paid time off
•Tuition reimbursement
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•Flexible spending account

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address helming@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 25 North Street

City Canandaigua

State NY

Zip Code 14424

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to helming@nysenate.gov. A writing sample is encouraged, but not required.