Communications Director & Social Media Lead, NYC Dist. 27

Senator Elect Grace Lee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State pension and deferred comp.

Paid state holidays

Health savings account

Pre-tax transit benefit

Job summary

Senator Elect Grace Lee seeks a Communications Director & Social Media Manager to lead the office’s communications strategy across press, digital and print. You will write press releases, organize press conferences, and manage social channels with real-time coverage.

Responsibilities include design work, newsletters, and district outreach. The role requires at least two years of full-time communications or press experience in government, journalism, campaigns, or advocacy, and reports to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related public service experience (journalism, community organizing, campaigns, or nonprofit).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NYC and NYS politics.
• Strong organizational skills: multitask, meet deadlines, delegate, teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking abilities.
• Flexibility about work hours, including evenings/weekends.
• Photography, videography, and graphic design skills.
• Professional working proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office’s communications strategy across press, digital and print.
• Write and distribute press releases and media advisories.
• Organize press conferences and pitch stories with reporters.
• Manage social media accounts (Instagram, X, Facebook) and create weekly calendars.
• Design graphics, flyers, invitations, and print materials with a consistent identity.
• Write and send newsletters and district mailings; grow subscribers.
• Draft statements, letters, remarks, and speeches; shape messaging with the Senator.
• Supervise communications interns.

Skills

Exceptional written & verbal comms

Knowledge of NYC & NYS politics

Strong organizational skills

Public speaking abilities

Flexibility with after-hours

Photography / videography / graphic设计

Bilingual: Cantonese / Mandarin / Span

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Associate’s

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management platforms

Job description

Senator Elect Grace Lee seeks a Communications Director & Social Media Manager to lead the office’s communications strategy across press, digital and print. You will write press releases, organize press conferences, and manage social channels with real-time coverage.

Responsibilities include design work, newsletters, and district outreach. The role requires at least two years of full-time communications or press experience in government, journalism, campaigns, or advocacy, and reports to the