Director of Public Affairs & Strategic Communications

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s School of Law in New York, NY seeks a Director of Public Affairs to shape institutional messaging and strategic direction. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will lead media outreach, crisis communications planning, and social media strategy to promote scholarship, students, clinics, and programs.

You will serve as a content strategist, identify key audiences including students and alumni, and oversee editorial content and public events communications to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Crisis communications and messaging experience.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and AI trends.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• SEO understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Law School's messaging strategy and direction.
• Oversee media outreach, response, and social media.
• Develop high-level editorial content for the School.
• Identify and reach key audiences including students and alumni.
• Manage communications for public events.

Skills

Crisis management

Storytelling

Digital marketing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Media relations

Strategic planning

SEO

Public relations tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or Masters in Journalism

Tools

Public relations database

Media measurement platforms

Job description

New York University’s School of Law in New York, NY seeks a Director of Public Affairs to shape institutional messaging and strategic direction. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will lead media outreach, crisis communications planning, and social media strategy to promote scholarship, students, clinics, and programs.

You will serve as a content strategist, identify key audiences including students and alumni, and oversee editorial content and public events communications to