Media Coordinator

State of New York • Albany, NY

382d • $40,000 - $42,000

About The Position

The Media Coordinator will be responsible for producing and hosting radio and television interview programs, acquiring and distributing radio sound bites, and developing programming for Cable TV and the Assembly website. This role requires keeping up to date with daily news and researching legislative issues for media productions. The position involves occasional night and weekend work, as well as travel.

Requirements

• Experience in broadcast interviewing, speaking and writing
• Computer based audio editing
• 4-year degree in communications or journalism
• Newsroom experience
• Knowledge and/or interest in politics

Nice To Haves

• Computer based video editing helpful
• Spanish language proficiency a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Produce and host radio and television interview programs
• Acquire and distribute radio sound bites to newsrooms
• Oversee and assist with remote location recordings
• Develop programming for Cable TV & the Assembly website, news feeds and other purposes
• Keep up to date on daily print and electronic news on issues and Assembly members
• Research various legislative issues for radio and TV productions
• Create time stamps for Assembly proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree