Press Secretary

NY HELP No Agency Senate, NYS Title Press Secretary Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $50000 to $55000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 35 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 307 Legislative Office Building City Albany State NY Zip Code 12247 Duties Description New York State Senator Jessica Ramos seeks a Press Secretary with a strong desire to work alongside a fierce advocate for working families, the labor movement, and advocates fighting for racial and economic justice. This versatile writer and editor will have a strong knowledge of both the immigrant and non-immigrant communities in the Queens area as well as the local media. Spanish-bilinguals are strongly encouraged to apply.Under the direction of the Senior staff, the Press Secretary will perform a variety of communication and media duties including: researching issues, developing recommendations and presenting them to the Senator and other staff, and facilitating communication and outreach with key in-district organizations and leaders. Additionally, the Press Secretary will draft press releases, talking points for internal and external engagements, op-eds, social media posts and other written materials to share the Senatoru2019s message to the community.This dynamic role will also include the following responsibilities:u2022Producing content for social mediau2022Briefing and staffing the Senatoru2022Identifying press and speaking engagementsu2022Collaborating with policy and community relations staffu2022Cultivating positive constituent storiesu2022Collaborating with the Communications Director to build a strategic messaging and communications strategyThis position can be based in Queens or Albany, with travel required between the two offices.Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities, including candidates with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.The salary is $50,000 - 55,000 per year, commensurate with education and terested candidates should submit a cover letter that speaks to your motivation to work in public service, a resume, and two brief writing samples u2013 ideally examples of social media content, press releases, and statements u2013 to . Submissions without all four items will not be considered.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Minimum Qualifications The most qualified candidates will have:u2022Fluency in written and verbal Spanish a plusu2022At least two years of demonstrated experience working on a communications teamu2022Bacheloru2019s degree in communications, public policy, public administration, political science, or other relevant fields of studyu2022Experience with press outreach and messaging in a political environmentu2022Fluency in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, comfort with Tik Tok Additional Comments This position can be based in Queens or Albany, with travel required between the two offices.Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities, including candidates with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.The salary is $50,000 - 55,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that speaks to your motivation to work in public service, a resume, and two brief writing samples u2013 ideally examples of social media content, press releases, and statements u2013 to . Submissions without all four items will not be considered.This recruitment will remain open until filled.Benefits:u2022Dental insuranceu2022Employee assistance programu2022Flexible spending accountu2022Health insuranceu2022Life insuranceu2022Paid time offu2022Parental leaveu2022Retirement planu2022Tuition reimbursementu2022Vision insuranceu2022Wellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Hiring Coordinator Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address Address Street 703 Legislative Office Building City Albany State NY Zip Code 12247 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that speaks to your motivation to work in public service, a resume, and two brief writing samples u2013 ideally examples of social media content, press releases, and statements u2013 to . Submissions without all four items will not be considered.

Created: 2025-11-01