Press Secretary

New York State Senate Albany, NY $90,000 - $100,000
Full Time Mid Level 4+ years

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About This Role

The Press Secretary will play a key role in the communications team, assisting with writing communications copy, implementing strategies, and managing internal communications. This individual will be responsible for generating ideas to secure media coverage and monitoring media mentions across social media.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with writing communications copy (e.g. press releases)
  • Help implement communications projects and strategies
  • Collecting data and maintaining databases
  • Set up and break down press conferences
  • Monitor media coverage on social media platforms
  • Manage internal communications (memos, emails, mailing lists etc.)
  • Generate ideas to gain more media coverage

Requirements

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Skilled at writing press releases and other PR related documents
  • Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and schedules
  • Flexible and willing to work outside normal office hours

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in journalism/communications/public relations/political science or related field
  • 4 to 5 years experience in communications or government

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's Degree in journalism/communications/public relations/political science or related field
  • 4 to 5 years experience in communications or government

Skills

Communication * Organizational skills *

* Required skills

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