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Director of Public Relations & Editorial Job at L'Alliance New York in New York
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Director of Public Relations & Editorial Job at L'Alliance New York in New York

Director of Public Relations & Editorial Job at L'Alliance New York in New York

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Director of Public Relations & Editorial

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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! 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, our mission is to provide engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Take a leadership role in the ongoing development, documentation, and implementation of efficient 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.
  • Own and evolve L’Alliance New York’s brand voice across all communications platforms.
  • Oversee the creation and quality control—writing and editing—of all communication materials, ensuring alignment with L’Alliance’s brand voice and integrity across all platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Audience Development & Marketing to ensure that all marketing materials are on brand and in the correct editorial voice.
  • Lead all press, PR and media relations efforts, including pitching stories, writing and distributing press releases, obtaining preview articles, press listings and reviews, and coordinating interviews.
  • Create, implement, and oversee innovative press strategies and execution timelines for all programs at L’Alliance New York.
  • Develop and implement proactive crisis communication plans and manage PR crises with discretion.
  • Manage event photography scheduling and documentation, maintain a clear system for photo usage, permissions, archiving, and distribution.
  • Assist with filming and photographing at events as needed.

Who You Are

  • Highly experienced in press, PR, and editorial management.
  • Exceptional writer and editor with strong grasp of tone, clarity, narrative structure, and grammar.
  • Proven experience managing public-facing content across digital and print formats.
  • Extremely well organized with superb attention to detail and copy approval workflows.
  • Strong collaboration skills, resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Comfortable managing event photography and working with creative teams to deliver high-quality visual content.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
  • Passionate about culture, language, education, and storytelling.

    • Experience & Qualifications

  • 6–8 years of experience in communications, editorial, and PR roles, ideally in a nonprofit, cultural, or education setting.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and management skills with a proven track record in strategic communications planning and execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an impeccable eye for detail.
  • Demonstrated success in securing media coverage for a New York and / or international educational or arts institution.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Must bring an active and robust network of media contacts, including in New York and France.
  • Knowledge of emerging marketing technologies, including AI tools.
  • Familiarity with email platforms, CMS, and collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Asana, Wordpress, MailChimp, etc.).
  • Must be able to work on select evenings and weekends at L’Alliance New York events in Manhattan and Montclair, NJ.
  • French language proficiency is a strong plus.

    • Benefits

  • Generous paid vacation and holiday package.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match after 2 years.
  • Pre‑tax commuter benefits (CBP) and flexible spending account (FSA).
  • Free French classes and discounted cultural programs.
  • Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership.
  • A collaborative, multilingual team culture that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity.
  • Flexible work arrangements designed to respect your time and work‑life balance.

    • Apply

    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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