Public Information Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)
$78,669–$115,477 year
HybridAlbany, New York, United States
Albany, New York, United StatesHybridFull Time$78,669–$115,477 yearMasters DegreeMedium
Full TimeMasters DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Develop and execute a multi-faceted communications strategy to educate stakeholders about NYSTRS operations, benefits, and financial topics. Write content for teachers, employers, and the public across print, digital, mass email, and website mediums. Edit and proofread materials to ensure conformity with brand standards and editorial style guides. Collaborate with other departments to produce communications, presentations, and reports. Assist with press release distribution and maintain website content. Submit professional writing samples with your application. Work under a hybrid schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold unrestricted work authorization
- Six years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media
- Associate's degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing can substitute for two years of specialized experience
- Bachelor's in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing can substitute for four years
- Master's degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing can substitute for an additional year of specialized experience
- Writing sample of professional writing work as an additional attachment with resume submission
- Submit at least one but no more than three samples via Word or PDF
- Explain if the material was written on your own or if collaborated with others who contributed to or edited the piece
- Failure to provide the required writing sample(s) will result in you not being considered for the role
Desired Qualifications
- Superior writing, editing and communications skills
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Experience writing and creating digital content
- Experience with web content management systems
- Desire to research and implement communications best practices
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
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