20 Best director of public relations jobs in New York, NY (Hiring Now!)

Director of Legislation & Communications
New York City Council —New York, NY
Minimum of 2 years of communications, policy analysis, legislative affairs, social media management, graphic design, press relations, and/or marketing…
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
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Public Relations Freelance Director of Media Relations
Rubenstein Public Relations —New York, NY
Entrepreneurial spirit, superior writing skills and a desire to help companies develop communications marketing strategies are essential.
$70 - $100 an hour
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Global Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications
Walker Lovell —United States
Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and analytics tools like Google Analytics. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a…
Estimated: $158K - $200K a year
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Deputy Communications Director (Policy)
New York City Council —New York, NY
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related field demonstrating an…
$130,000 - $170,000 a year
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Director of Corporate Communications
Nueva Network —New York, NY
Ensure all work is executed through a lens of strategic impact and measurement, leveraging the latest tools and technology to showcase how communications is…
$115,807 - $127,714 a year
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Director of Media and Communications
New York City Council —New York, NY
Create and curate media and communications products, including photography, video, flyers/posters and social media content.
$70,000 a year
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Assistant Director of Community Engagement
CenterLight Health System —Queens, NY
Hold driver’s license and own vehicle. This position will be responsible for partnering with key business leaders and coordinating the full spectrum of…
$115,000 - $125,000 a year
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Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
NYC Office Of The Mayor —New York, NY
Candidate will field inquiries routed through elected officials’ offices. Liaise with key intergovernmental partners at the city, state and federal level, in…
$95,000 - $105,000 a year
Executive Director of Government Relations & Community Affairs
The City University of New York (CUNY) —New York, NY
The director will work closely with CUNY leadership to support the school’s strategic initiatives by developing, maintaining, and deepening effective…
$175,000 a year
Associate Director of Publicity, Henry Holt
Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC —New York, NY
Close communication with authors and agents throughout. Identifies opportunities for enhancing and improving both imprint campaigns and departmental best…
$103,000 - $130,000 a year
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Director of External Affairs
Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center —New York, NY
Reporting to the President, the External Affairs Director will be responsible for tracking City, State, and Federal government legislation, budget, and policy,…
$90,000 - $103,000 a year
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Director of Public Policy
Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. —New York, NY
Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification). Identify model programs and policies, including VOA-GNY’s own innovative…
$105,000 a year
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Director of Marketing & Communications - North & Central America
FAIRMONT —New York, NY
Provide key messaging support for media interviews, speaking opportunities, and for reputation management issues e.g. crisis communications; also take the lead…
$150,000 - $182,000 a year
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Associate Director, Media Relations
Oscar Health —New York, NY
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. As an Associate Director of Media Relations, you will be…
$131,200 - $172,200 a year
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Associate Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Peter G. Peterson Foundation —New York, NY
A team player and problem solver able to build strong relationships and work with both technical and non-technical people.
$130,000 - $145,000 a year
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Director of Communications
Partnership with Children —New York, NY
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to develop and maintain best-in-class systems, policies, and tools that directly support…
$95,000 - $110,000 a year
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Assistant Director of Communications
DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION —Manhattan, NY
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: obtaining and fact-checking information for and drafting of social media, press releases, talking points, and…
$85,000 - $200,000 a year
Interim Director of Talent (Influencer & Celebrity) Partnerships
BDG —New York, NY
Attend internal and external kick-off calls, providing guidance around any Talent deliverables. Schedule pre-interviews and pre-pro calls with Talent and…
$60 - $65 an hour
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Deputy Organizing Director
ACLU —New York, NY
Plan and assist in planning organizing-based actions (both traditional field organizing actions and distributed/digital actions) for nationwide campaigns and…
$182,431 a year
Director, Brand Communications
dentsu —New York, NY
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local…
$94,000 - $152,375 a year
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Director of Legislation & Communications

New York City Council New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Spanish
Report writing
Social media management
Intake
Writing skills
Bengali
Public speaking
Microsoft Office
Graphic design
Public Administration
Driver's License
Project management
Haitian Creole
Bachelor's degree
Legislation
Organizational skills
Senior level
2 years
Communication skills
Marketing

Full Job Description

This position is 100% full-time and in-person at the City Council office in 250 Broadway, New York, NY with some nights and weekends. Some attendance in the district office in Queens will be requested from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the Office’s communication strategy

Create and execute plan to maximize the number of positive press hits the Elected Official receives around district activities and engagements, legislative wins and priorities, budget wins and priorities, and other matters
Write or edit all remarks and testimonies for the Elected Official
Monitor local, state, and national stories which align with, or impact, the Elected Official’s priorities and create appropriate responses
Monitor activities of agencies where the Elected Official may Chair or be a member of oversight committees so she can have appropriate engagement or responses
Manage external communications and branding for the Elected Official and office (including emails blasts, handouts, flyers, paraphernalia, etc.)
Curate newsletters twice a year for the Elected Official

Manage media engagement

Pitch stories, Op-Eds, and interviews for the Elected Official to both print and television media
Build relationships with reporters, anchors, and other media members
Be a point of contact between the office and the media
Mitigate any issues which may arise (i.e., crisis communications)
Ensure all items needed for press conferences are present (podium, microphone, remarks/talking points, other speakers, media outlets, etc.)

Manage the Elected Official’s social media page and website

Monitor constituent inquiries that come via social media, flag them for appropriate staff, and share intake forms to inquirer
Ensure all commemorative months, weeks, days have a social media post related to them
Increase the Elected Official’s engagement with constituents on social media (i.e., facebook live Q&A, twitter or IG live, etc.)
Increase social media following
Ensure Elected Official’s website is user friendly, has appropriate information and links, has staff contact information, etc.

Develop and support the legislative and policy agenda of the Council Member

Tracking legislation introduced by the City Council and monitoring its progress as it moves through the legislative process;
Working with agencies and interest groups in reviewing and preparing legislation;
Working with agencies in crafting a response to City Council legislation and oversight hearings and preparing testimony;
Preparing written analyses of legislation and upcoming hearings; and
Assisting in overseeing and supervising interns assigned to support the legislative and budget process

Represents the Elected Official at meetings, events, other functions

Provide office updates at meetings and functions you attend
Distribute literature, gear, other office items/materials
Share top line notes with management, and office staff, at meetings attended
When tabling, collect contact information from attendees so they can be added to our list serv for email blasts

Performs such other functions under the directive of the Chief of Staff or Elected Official

Update management on progress of duties assigned
Clearly communicate difficulties and successes of tasks and duties assigned
Work in a collaborative and cohesive manner
Be proactive about issues which need to be solved

QUALIFICATIONS

● Willingness to work on nights and weekends as needed to represent the Council Member at community events

● Bachelor’s Degree in Policy Research, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Political Science or equivalent experience

● Minimum of 2 years of communications, policy analysis, legislative affairs, social media management, graphic design, press relations, and/or marketing experience required

● Knowledge of New York City government operations preferred

● Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software

● Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Exceptional interpersonal skills

● Applicants must be comfortable with extensive public speaking and evening meetings

PREFERENCE

● Should speak a second language like Spanish, Creole or Bengali

● Should have a valid New York State Driver’s License and regular access to a motor vehicle

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

press relations or legislative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

New York, NY 10007 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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director of public relations jobs in New York, NY

Director of Legislation & Communications

Public Relations Freelance Director of Media Relations

Global Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications

Deputy Communications Director (Policy)

Director of Corporate Communications

Director of Media and Communications

Assistant Director of Community Engagement

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Executive Director of Government Relations & Community Affairs

Associate Director of Publicity, Henry Holt

Director of External Affairs

Director of Public Policy

Director of Marketing & Communications - North & Central America

Associate Director, Media Relations

Associate Director, Communications and Public Affairs

Director of Communications

Assistant Director of Communications

Interim Director of Talent (Influencer & Celebrity) Partnerships

Deputy Organizing Director

Director, Brand Communications

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