Director of Communications and Legislation

Summary Description:

Brooklyn Assemblymember is looking for an analyst who can lead all communications and legislative policies and bills. 

Responsibilities:

Communications

• Plan and implement all communications including press releases, statements, op-eds via news media relations; traditional, social, and digital media; and other communications strategies and initiatives, as needed

• Lead writing and editing of press releases, media advisories, op-eds, letters to the editor, e-blasts, talking points, and other media materials

• Field media inquiries and maintain relationships with reporters, editorial staff, columnists, bookers, producers, hosts and bloggers. Develop and pitch stories, manage press calls, and track media coverage

• Secure TV media and journalists for all functions

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with journalists in mainstream, local, and ethnic media

• Lead press conferences

Legislative

• Manage overall bill drafting process, and have a key understanding of the state legislative process

• Draft and amend bills and work with bill drafter on new legislation

• Write bill memos

• Manage sign-on process for co-sponsored bills

Qualifications :

• Must be proficient in the use of email marketing; Constant Contact

• News media relations: connections with local, city and statewide media

• A Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public policy, law or a related field.

• At least 4-6 years of professional experience that regularly involved writing, editing, developing messaging and brand strategy. Relevant communications experience, particularly media relations or digital and social media, preferably in a nonprofit advocacy context .

• Excellent oral, public speaking, and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with new digital media and website management.

• Expertise in graphic design, photo editing, and / or video production is an advantage

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and multi-task is a must

• Skills and motivation to interact effectively with a wide variety of people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds and political views

Compensation:

Salary: $45,000/year

Benefits: Competitive selection of benefits