Senate Republican Conference Communications Coordinator

 

Duties Description

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating and executing a communications strategy for leadership and members of the Senate Republican Conference. This role involves collaboration with offices in Albany, as well as regional and district offices, to develop effective communication strategies. The coordinator will also implement these strategies and create content for social media platforms.

Essential Functions

●        Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms;

●         Maintain a consistent brand voice across all social media channels;

●        Create content that builds a cohesive narrative for state and local messaging;

●        Organize and assist with press conferences and special events, which may

require travel);

●        Assist in the development, writing, editing, and distribution of internal and

external communications materials as necessary; and

●        Research public policy issues of local, regional, and statewide significance.

 

Required Skillset:

●            Passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social

media management tools.

●            Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, digital media formats, and HTML.

●            Excellent social listening skills

●            Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social

media space.

●            Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others.

●            Speak and write professionally and persuasively.

●            Meet strict deadlines.

●            Follow oral and written directions.

●            Work independently while collaborating with others as part of a team. 

 

Additional Comments

Bachelor’s Degree required.

 

Minimum two years experience with writing and digital media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X) skills required. Proficient in MS Office Suite required. Work in government and/or media preferred.

 

Compensation ranges from $47,500 to $52,500 and will be determined by educational experience as well as relevant work experience.

 

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

●      Choice of several health insurance plans

●      Dental and vision insurance

●      Membership in the NYS Retirement System

●      Deferred Compensation Investment Plan

●      11 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 days of personal leave, 12 paid holidays per year

●      Tuition reimbursement