Deputy Communications Director
Deputy Communications Director
New York State Executive Chamber
Albany, NY
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Deputy Communications Directors oversees all aspects of press relations with the media and the public as it relates to a specific portfolio of agencies and special interests.
Duties:
- Advises the Governor and Senior Executive Staff on all programs and policies pertaining to their assigned portfolio.
- Advises the Governor, Senior Executive Staff and Administration officials on communications and media related aspects and implications of programs and policies.
- Directs and coordinates overall communications for the Administration, including scheduling and speechwriting.
- Also responsible for formulating overall long-term policy and communications strategy.
- Prepares general policy-related communications on behalf of the Governor, as directed.
- Produces and disseminates reports and other communications of Gubernatorial policy or policy information statements, where broad public distribution is involved; prepares and disseminates official Gubernatorial testimony and statements.
- Maintains continuing liaison with New York State agencies, Executive Chamber personnel, agency personnel from other states and regional operational alliances, media representatives and outside consultants.
- Works directly with administration agencies and authorities within their assigned portfolio, on the day-to-day operations regarding policy and communication matters to further the administration’s initiatives and goals.
- Serves as lead on developing and promoting key administration initiatives related to their portfolio area and coordinating implementation among agencies and staff.
- Accompanies the Governor on public appearances specific to economic development as required.
- Performs related duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, public affairs, or a related field. Experience working on communications or press inquiries related to their assigned portfolio is strongly preferred.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
Writing/Editing and Public Relations -
Industries
Government Administration
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