Director of Public Relations & Editorial

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Director of Public Relations & Editorial

Department : Marketing & Communications

Reports To : VP of Marketing & Communications

Designation : Full-Time / Exempt

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

Start Date : September 2025

Work Model : Hybrid / Majority in-person

To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!

Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.

Position Summary

L’Alliance New York is seeking an experienced, highly organized, versatile, and editorially sharp Director of Public Relations & Editorial to lead public-facing communications across the organization. This role will shape the voice of L’Alliance New York—expertly managing media relationships, all press and public relations, collaborating on crafting compelling content, and ensuring the clarity and consistency of our brand voice across all platforms. Responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies across diverse platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging and a positive public image. This leadership position demands expertise in team mentoring and development, and fostering a collaborative environment among internal team members and external partners.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, you will be a senior member of the Marketing & Communications team, partnering closely with the Director of Audience Development & Marketing to ensure that every campaign tells a clear, cohesive story—in every format and across every channel.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution :

• Develop and drive a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with organizational objectives, encompassing proactive brand awareness initiatives, program-specific promotion, and crisis communication protocols.
• Take a leadership role in the ongoing development, documentation, and implementation of efficient and robust processes for creation of marketing and communication materials.
• Track key performance indicators across various platforms to inform data-driven decisions and optimize communication strategies.
• Stay at the forefront of AI-driven marketing tools and trends, regularly evaluating opportunities to streamline press workflows, enhance editorial content, and amplify media impact.

Editorial Leadership :

Press, Public Relations & Media :

Event Photography Coordination :

The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.

Who You Are

This role might be a great fit if :

Experience & Qualification

Why Join Us

At L’Alliance New York, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading joie de vivre through language and culture.

We offer :

Whether you’re building a press release, collaborating with colleagues, or enjoying one of our film screenings or cultural events after hours, you’ll be part of a community that believes in the power of language, technology, and human connection to create meaningful experiences.

TO APPLY : Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references.

Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address.

L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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