Communications Director
Summary
| Title: | Communications Director |
|---|---|
| ID: | 3017 |
| Location: | Nassau County, NY |
Description
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations.
• 10-15 years of experience in a communications, journalism, or public relations role.
• Experience managing and executing across several communications media outlets.
Preferred Skills:
•Communicating effectively and thinking strategically.
• Knowledge of local government and the political process. Criminal justice exposure/knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and public speaking skills.
• Skill in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with the NCDAO's communication strategy.
• Skill in creating new and better ways to be successful in managing the NCDAO's communications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with the NCDAO’s Executive Team to understand the NCDAO's vision and develop strategies to effectively communicate to both internal and external audiences.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan for the NCDAO, including internal and external communications that align with the NCDAO’s overall vision.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, media representatives, community leaders, and local enforcement agencies.
• Act as the principal spokesperson for the NCDAO and manage all media inquiries including critical or sensitive requests.
• Develop and advance stories that promote awareness of the NCDAO's programs, initiatives, community engagement, and employee successes.
• Compose and edit speeches and press releases for the District Attorney.
• Draft and disseminate to media outlets and NCDAO staff press releases on significant news-worthy matters.
• Cull and disseminate news clippings from various media outlets to NCDAO staff via email.
• Manage and write content for the NCDAO's website, social media platforms, and newsletter.
• Oversee the drafting and publication of the NCDAO Annual Report.
Job Benefits:
This is an at-will employee position, and as such, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible benefits plans (pre-tax) for medical and child-care expenses
• Childcare leave
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services
Salary:
Annual salary is $145,060 to $149,412
Supplemental Information:
• Must pass Criminal History Background check to include fingerprinting
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations.
• 10-15 years of experience in a communications, journalism, or public relations role.
• Experience managing and executing across several communications media outlets.
Preferred Skills:
•Communicating effectively and thinking strategically.
• Knowledge of local government and the political process. Criminal justice exposure/knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and public speaking skills.
• Skill in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with the NCDAO's communication strategy.
• Skill in creating new and better ways to be successful in managing the NCDAO's communications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with the NCDAO’s Executive Team to understand the NCDAO's vision and develop strategies to effectively communicate to both internal and external audiences.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan for the NCDAO, including internal and external communications that align with the NCDAO’s overall vision.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, media representatives, community leaders, and local enforcement agencies.
• Act as the principal spokesperson for the NCDAO and manage all media inquiries including critical or sensitive requests.
• Develop and advance stories that promote awareness of the NCDAO's programs, initiatives, community engagement, and employee successes.
• Compose and edit speeches and press releases for the District Attorney.
• Draft and disseminate to media outlets and NCDAO staff press releases on significant news-worthy matters.
• Cull and disseminate news clippings from various media outlets to NCDAO staff via email.
• Manage and write content for the NCDAO's website, social media platforms, and newsletter.
• Oversee the drafting and publication of the NCDAO Annual Report.
Job Benefits:
This is an at-will employee position, and as such, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible benefits plans (pre-tax) for medical and child-care expenses
• Childcare leave
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services
Salary:
Annual salary is $145,060 to $149,412
Supplemental Information:
• Must pass Criminal History Background check to include fingerprinting
