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
Be creative and strategic in the development of programs designed to garner media attention. Strategize and execute media relations portion of programs.
$70 - $100 an hour
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Director of Marketing and Communications
JCCA —Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field; JCCA *is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic *Director of Marketing and…
$115,000 - $125,000 a year
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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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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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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
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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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 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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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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Strategic Relationships Director
NYC Office Of The Mayor —New York, NY
You have a master’s degree in relevant field preferred. Entry, management of a strategic relationship database and maintaining relevant contacts.
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
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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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Assistant Director, Community Engagement
1199SEIU Family of Funds —New York, NY
Observe/join staff in the field to provide support, feedback and coaching to ensure quality programming. Strong active listening skills, good self-awareness,…
$117,500 - $146,900 a year
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Director of Strategic Communications
Chegg —New York, NY
Proficiency in digital communication tools, including social media, content management systems, and analytics platforms. Master’s degree is a plus.
$215,194 - $399,646 a year
Director, Global PR
Tiffany & Co. —New York, NY
The Global PR Director will oversee the brand’s global communications calendar and global media strategy for all product categories, including driving high…
$144,670 - $204,240 a year
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Director of Media and Communications
Office of New York City Council Member (Manhattan) —New York, NY
Create and curate media and communications products, including photography, video, flyers/posters, and social media content.
$55,000 a year
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Director, Media Relations
NBCUniversal —New York, NY
Valid driver’s license (if applicable). Coordinate with internal teams and agencies to capture and distribute daily press coverage, ensuring relevant content is…
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
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Communications Director
New York City Council —Bronx, NY
Draft, design and post content of Council Member activities via social media. Monitor local, citywide, state, and national news, and update Council Member and…
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Director of Sales and Marketing - Washington, D.C.
Rebel Hotel Company —New York, NY
Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state. Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
$125,000 - $150,000 a year
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Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Primary Care Development Corporation —New York, NY
Focus on driving relationship building for PCDC with key decision-makers within primary care and behavioral health organizations, particularly FQHCs, primary…
$175,000 - $190,000 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

Director of Marketing and Communications

Global Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications

Director of Corporate Communications

Executive Director of Government Relations & Community Affairs

Director of Public Policy

Associate Director of Publicity, Henry Holt

Director of Marketing & Communications - North & Central America

Director of Communications

Strategic Relationships Director

Director, Brand Communications

Assistant Director, Community Engagement

Director of Strategic Communications

Director, Global PR

Director of Media and Communications

Director, Media Relations

Communications Director

Director of Sales and Marketing - Washington, D.C.

Senior Director, Marketing and Communications

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