ONSITE POSITION Communications Coordinator (REF#: RITM0098427)
New York, NY
7hrs per day
12m+ contract
ONSITE POSITION JD Skills and Experience:
1. Excellent verbal, writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills
2. Professional demeanor and understanding of strict deadlines
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with associates and the public
4. Excellent attention to detail, a fast learner, and a strong problem solver as well as strong follow-up skills and ability to meet deadlines
5. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated record as a self-starter and team-player, possessing a positive attitude and can do spirit
6. Some experience in journalism, preferably with a media, government, or nonprofit organization
7. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet search engines
8. Proficient in online content management
9. Ability to assimilate and analyze data Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience of work in an area related to the duties as described above. Daily Tasks
Produce articles for residents and staff
Develop content in compliance with federal agencies
Other writing tasks as needed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop articles for NYCHA s online publications, including The NYCHA Journal, NYCHANow, and Connect.
Develop content related to NYCHA s compliance with a federal agreement dedicated to improving residents quality of life and ensuring the agency s organizational success.
Create and develop communication plans for NYCHA departments.
Prepare talking points to be used for press conferences, media inquiries, and NYCHA events.
Develop content for social media and special projects such as ad hoc reports, publications and scripts, and other projects.
Other writing assignments as needed, including drafting remarks, letters, op-eds, robocalls, press statements, fact sheets/FAQs, flyers, and City Council testimony.
Propose story ideas and participate in editorial planning meetings.
Track various departmental activities as required.
Participate in intra- and inter-departmental staff meetings.
General administrative functions and communications duties, as assigned. |