Communications Coordinator

Full Time
Lockport, NY 14094
Posted
Job description

New York State Senator Rob Ortt is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join his team at his district office in Lockport. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategy on behalf of the Senator. The coordinator will work with district and Albany staff to formulate communications strategy using digital, social media, and all available outreach tools.

Essential Functions

  • Craft messages and create narrative consistent with the Senator’s messaging;
  • Identify opportunities to cultivate media and community coverage;
  • Write social media, press, and outreach content;
  • Organize and assist with press conferences and special events;
  • Assist in the development, writing, editing, and distribution of internal and external communications materials as necessary;
  • Bolster constituent outreach through web-targeting, direct mail, digital; and other appropriate outreach tools;
  • Rapidly develop content from relevant topics and advance into social content;
  • Monitor and report movement surrounding trending topics that pertain to our key messaging;

Additional Comments

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Writing and digital media knowledge necessary i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter skills required.

Salary:

Salary range of $42,500 to $52,500. Compensation will be determined by educational experience and professional experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume. Submissions without both will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Messaging: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Social media: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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