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Senior Communications Associate

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $72,000 - $74,000 / year
    Areas of Focus:Media, Communications Access, Veterans, Housing & Homelessness, Children & Youth, Family, Substance Use & Addiction

    Description

    The Senior Communications Associate is responsible for producing long- and short-form written content that supports VOA-GNY’s strategic marketing and multi-channel communications plan.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field, and three years of relevant professional experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience.
    • Demonstrated ability researching and writing engaging and persuasive materials with the highest attention to detail.
    • Outstanding writing and editing skills and understanding of voice, nuance, and audience. Must be able to effectively and respectfully conduct interviews.
    • Ability to think creatively and analytically, and understand and simplify complex issues.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines. Experience collaborating across departments and functional groups. Highly adaptable with excellent problem-solving skills and is a self-starter.
    • A high level of proficiency using all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

    All applicants must also submit at least 2 writing samples of different types (i.e. researched article, press release, fundraising letter, impact story); portfolios are encouraged.

    Responsibilities include:

    1. Produce thoughtful and high-quality written content in alignment with the team’s content calendar including client stories, op-eds, press releases, talking points, messaging documents and internal newsletter articles.
      1. Foster relationships and collaborate with team members, other departments, subject matter experts and clients to produce written content; includes conducting interviews as needed.
      2. Conduct research as needed.
      3. Ensure content keeps with the style and tone of the brand and is tailored for its specific purpose and/or the platform on which it will be published.
      4. Conduct keyword research for SEO-purposes when writing digital content, incorporating any relevant keywords.
    2. Work collaboratively with other team members, departments and programs across the organization to ensure written and visual content has a consistent tone and style that reflects the brand; includes proofreading reports and other communications.
    3. Work closely with the Communications Manager to produce written content for VOA-GNY’s email marketing activities.
    4. Work closely with the Communications Team to produce VOA-GNY’s annual report.
    5. Support VOA-GNY’s PR efforts by writing and/or editing press releases, op-eds and messaging documents, tracking media placements, conducting research, and other activities as needed.
    6. On occasion, attend events to support event-related needs.
    7. Perform other related duties as requested.

    The Senior Communications Associate is responsible for producing long- and short-form written content that supports VOA-GNY’s strategic marketing and multi-channel communications plan.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field, and three years of relevant professional experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience.
    • Demonstrated ability researching and writing engaging and persuasive materials with the highest attention to detail.
    • Outstanding writing and editing skills and understanding of voice, nuance, and audience. Must be able to effectively and respectfully conduct interviews.
    • Ability to think creatively and analytically, and understand and simplify complex issues.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines. Experience collaborating across departments and functional groups. Highly adaptable with…

    Benefits

    Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Prescription coverage
    • Life insurance,
    • Retirement plan
    • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
    • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
      • Paid Birthday Holiday

    And much more…

    Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Prescription coverage
    • Life insurance,
    • Retirement plan
    • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
    • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
      • Paid Birthday Holiday

    And much more…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020, USA
    9th Floor

    How to Apply

    All applicants must also submit at least 2 writing samples of different types (i.e. researched article, press release, fundraising letter, impact story); portfolios are encouraged.

    All applicants must also submit at least 2 writing samples of different types (i.e. researched article, press release, fundraising letter, impact story); portfolios are encouraged.

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