Title : Communications SpecialistLocation :
Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid onsite one day per week)
Duration : 13%2B months
Required Skills : Demonstrated experience developing and implementing thoughtful, people-centered communications and high-quality communication plans
Exceptional author, writer, content developer and editor who can tailor messages to different audiences, and can deliver high quality, error-free communications and artifacts
Organized project manager, who is responsive to deadlines, able to think strategically and independently about their work in the context of other agency and division initiatives.
Able to convey strategy and ideas in a manner that invites feedback.
Meticulous, strong attention to detail.
Two (2) writing samples are required for each candidate. Writing samples can either be a link to an online work portfolio OR any two of the following : o A communication plan that the candidate developed o A client letter or email announcing the launch of a new product or initiative o An internal letter or email communicating a project delay.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing thoughtful, people-centered communications.
They will be an exceptional writer who is organized, responsive to deadlines, able to think strategically and independently about their work in the context of other agency and division initiatives, and able to convey the proposed strategy in a manner that invites feedback.
Responsibilities :
Working collaboratively to develop and / or review the LRP communications strategy and contributing ideas to ensure the strategy meets the Organizational Change Management work stream goals.
Developing content for, reviewing and editing communications plans, to ensure that a multi-channel approach is used, and that emails, meeting materials, posters, videos, handouts, etc.
resonate with their intended audience.
Reviewing and editing design materials (letters, forms, flows) to ensure editorial / tone consistency and client understanding
Attending meetings to represent the Communications Division and provide input; and sharing updates with Communications Division leaders, with recommendations for next steps.
Drafting / Editing internal communications plans, as well as content for NYCERS website, portal, letters, fact sheets, forms, brochures and other marketing material