Senior Communications Professional

100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
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Job Description

Job description

Senior Communications

State of New York – Executive Chamber 

Location: New York, NY or Albany, NY

Rewarding careers in Public Service start here.

An exciting, fast-paced, senior-level opportunity awaits the qualified candidate for this job. The Senior Communications professional manages the Press team and also works with the Executive team providing up to the minute information on Governor’s policies, legislation and priorities. This person is also responsible for leading major public awareness campaigns and helping to formulate policy and ensure uniform messaging. In today’s challenging political climate, this role is a unique opportunity to make a difference in government and help New York continue to serve as the progressive capital of the nation.

Duties:

• Serves as a member of the Senior Executive Staff.

• Reports to the Secretary to the Governor, the Executive Chamber’s most senior official.

• Manages the Communications team in the Governor’s office. Oversees the creation of press material, and manages media relations.

• Liaise with and supports the Governor’s events team by integrating press and facilitates appropriate messaging and remarks.

• Develops and implements strategic statewide public awareness campaigns to support priority Governor initiatives.

• Supervising the drafting of speeches, talking points and op-eds.

• Advises on the crafting of a full range of policy initiatives.

• Participates in the development of the Budget and State of the State addresses.

• Coordinates with Public Information Officers (PIO’s) in dozens of agencies throughout New York State to help ensure appropriate messaging with respect to Governor initiatives.

• Oversees rapid response and crisis management for sensitive, high profile issues.

• Position can be based in either New York City or Albany, New York.

• Travel is required as necessary.

New York State employees serve more than 19.85 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations. New York State offers comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the State of New York, you join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 8 plus years of relevant work experience in public and or private sector.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Collegiality is necessary. Good sense of humor is a plus.

• Management experience.

• Commitment to Public Service a plus.

• Government, political or campaign experience strongly preferred.

• Understanding New York State Government preferred.

 

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to: penny.lowy@exec.ny.gov

New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer