Albany Briefer

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Location: Albany, NY

*This role will require a cover letter. Please send to Resumes@exec.ny.gov *

The Executive Chamber for Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking detail-oriented, motivated staff members to join the Governor’s Briefing Team in Albany, NY. The Briefing Team is responsible for coordinating, drafting, editing, and delivering daily briefing materials that prepare the Governor for official engagements across New York State.

This role is well-suited for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and time-sensitive information.

Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Briefing Operations, the incumbent will:

• Coordinate with the Governor’s Speech, Communications, Counsel, State Operations, and Senior Staff to source and compile materials for inclusion in the Governor’s daily briefing book.
• Draft briefing documents for events using information from planning meetings, independent research, and outreach to relevant policy, communications, and event staff.
• Ensure briefing materials adhere to established formatting, grammar, clarity, and factual accuracy standards through coordination with relevant colleagues.
• Assemble, print, and deliver the Governor’s daily briefing book, depending on the Governor’s location.
• Print, update, and deliver revised briefing materials throughout the day as needed to reflect schedule changes or new information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Interest in, or familiarity with, New York State government strongly preferred.
• Availability for evening and weekend work required, with shifts rotating among the Briefers seven days a week.