IONY Communications Coordinator

Nexus Management•City of Albany, NY

20d•$71,859 - $82,659

About The Position

Invest in Our New York (IONY), a project of Citizen Action of New York, is hiring a Communications Coordinator to develop and implement a narrative strategy that advances a progressive economic worldview and bolsters the demands of the Invest in Our New York Campaign. The position reports to the Invest in Our New York Campaign Manager. It can be based anywhere in New York State, with frequent required travel to New York City and Albany. Travel beyond the candidate’s home region is covered by the organization. This is a bargaining unit position in Citizen Action’s unionized workplace, in partnership with Worker Action. The position may supervise staff or relevant consultants.

Requirements

At least 4 years of directly relevant experience developing and managing strategic communications.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to analyze issues, think strategically, and communicate complex issues clearly through a variety of materials.
Demonstrated ability to write well and quickly while meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop short-, medium-, and long-term communications plans and adjust and problem-solve as needed.
Deep commitment to progressive change, movement building, and working in a multiracial and multicultural environment.
Excellent relationship skills.
Strong understanding of the New York political media and press landscape, with existing relationships with New York press.
Deep familiarity with the New York State political and social justice movement.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience managing staff and/or consultants.
Experience in digital organizing, online advocacy, digital communications, and/or graphic design.

Responsibilities

Work with the Campaign Manager and campaign members to develop and execute coalition-level messaging and communications strategy.
Coordinate the development, design, production, distribution, and inventory of print and online campaign materials and multimedia content.
Monitor relevant news outlets, identify press opportunities, communicate updates to campaign members, and draft and release statements in response to major news events.
Manage press relationships, coordinate responses to media requests, confirm spokespeople, and make strategic proactive media pitches.
Recruit and train grassroots spokespeople from IONY organizations and prepare them for media interviews with relevant consultants and staff.
Manage and grow IONY’s social media accounts by producing content, engaging online audiences, encouraging online and offline action, and monitoring networks for relevant news and trends.
Manage website updates, develop concepts with relevant vendors, and draft content for public email and mobile communications.
Coordinate social media partners and projects, develop digital media resources and sample content, and coordinate live social media coverage and documentation of campaign events.
Participate in staff and campaign meetings and contribute to campaign planning and coalition strategy.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Campaign Manager.