Communications Coordinator

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Agency Senate, NYS

Title Communications Coordinator

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $40000 to $42500 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Albany

Street Address State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description The New York Senate Minority Conference is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join their team in Albany. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating and executing a communications strategy for the 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.In this dynamic role, you will:-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 require 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.

Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must:-Have a passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools-Be proficient with video and photo editing tools, digital media formats, and HTML-Possess excellent social listening skills-Have the ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content & 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-Be able to work independently-Collaborate with others as part of a teamWriting and digital media knowledge necessary i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X skills is required.

Additional Comments The salary range is $40,000 to $42,500, commensurate with education and experience.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include all four will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.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:-Dental insurance-Employee assistance program-Flexible spending account-Health insurance-Life insurance-Paid time off-Parental leave-Retirement plan-Sick time-Tuition reimbursement-Vision insurance-Wellness ProgramThe 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.

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Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include all four will not be considered.