Communications Specialist

NYSTEC has a job opening for a communications specialist. Are you ready to contribute to our engaged workforce and to deliver the NYSTEC Experience?

Department: Marketing Communication
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $69,385.00 – $95,405.20 Per Year

About Us

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We’re independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients’ best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset.

About the Communications Specialist

As a Communications Specialist in the Marketing Communications department, you will collaborate with team members to provide impeccable editorial and communication support through an array of external and internal communication services for the company.

Key Responsibilities: Communications Specialist

Overall, in the role of communications specialist, you will:

• Provide public and community relations support, including creating media announcements/press releases, fielding media inquiries, developing a media network and proactively pitching story ideas to the media that further corporate priorities.
• Research and manage opportunities for NYSTEC’s leaders to be featured in the community, including workshops, events, stakeholder initiatives and conferences.
• Help manage strategic outreach efforts to community stakeholders.
• Help manage NYSTEC’s new comprehensive branding campaign, including supporting the brand internally and managing it externally.
• Help support the development of brochures, flyers, newsletter content, social media content, presentations, website content, and other marketing and communication materials.
• Provide quality assurance and editorial support for internal and external communications deliverables.
• Provide communication and outreach support for NYSTEC- and IgniteU-hosted events as needed.
• Must exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You: Communications Specialist Role

Candidates applying for the role of communications specialist should have the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Background in corporate communication with proven editorial and verbal skills with the ability to write for different audiences (internal and external) in various styles and formats, including visually driven content, press releases, ads, and digital content.
• Ability to plan and execute deliverables while thriving in a rapidly changing environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively, internally and externally, and be goal-oriented while maintaining a positive attitude and customer focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Thorough knowledge of the AP Style Guide and writing guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent business and creative writing skills.
• Strong project management skills, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of public-sector (state and local government) environments.

Education and Experience: Communications Specialist

For the communications specialist role, candidates should have the following education/experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience. Prior experience with content generation and media relations in the professional services industry a must. Equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and professional experience will be considered.

A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is NYSTEC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact HR-Confidential@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn More about NYSTEC

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