Thursday, September 29, 2011
Director of Communications & External Affairs Times Square Alliance - New York City
Job Description
The Alliance seeks an experienced professional to coordinate key components of its communications & external affairs strategies.
The Director of Communications & External Affairs will report to the President, and work closely with the Vice President of Events and Marketing staff to shape, oversee and implement the following activities:
Overseeing communications & press strategy across traditional and new media, and coordinating the activities of our public relations firm, Rubenstein Associates. With respect to these issues, the Director must coordinate closely with the VP of Marketing. Familiarity with the local press a plus, as well as an ability to be creative and strategic in promoting the Alliance and its activities.
Additional press-related duties are monitoring and synthesizing daily press reports, preparing or editing press releases and key public documents, working with and developing relationships with key media players.
Developing and helping to carry out the Alliance’s public policy and government affairs agenda across a range of issues and relationships. Particular attention would be on items which require either longer-term regulatory or policy solutions, or which involve coordinating with community and civic partners. Familiarity with city, state or federal legislative and funding processes a plus, as well as an ability to read, understand and summarize proposed laws.
Desired Skills & Experience
College degree
5+ years of management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to create and develop community & media relationships.
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