Public Affairs Director

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU School of Law seeks a senior communications leader to shape institutional messaging and strategy, oversee media outreach and social channels, and promote the school's programs and scholarship. You will report to the Chief Communications Officer and work across departments to advance operational excellence.

The role requires a strong track record in crisis communications, content creation, and audience targeting, with familiarity with AI and digital trends shaping modern public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping the institutional messaging and strategic direction of the NYU School of Law

Skills

Crisis management

Storytelling

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Media outreach

Public relations

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Masters in Journalism or Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Public Relations Database

Media measurement platforms

SEO Understanding

Job description

• Contribute to shaping the institutional messaging and strategic direction of the NYU School of Law
• Craft the Law School’s communication strategy and oversee its implementation
• Advance operational excellence across the organization
• Oversee the development and operationalization of media outreach, response, and social media strategy
• Promote the Law School’s scholarship, students, clinics, and programs
• Identify and reach key stakeholders and audiences within the NYU Law community and beyond
• Generate high-level editorial content
• Manage communications related to public events
• Report to the Chief Communications Officer and Assistant Dean for Communications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, and/or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to translate complex issues and topics into readable, compelling content
• Solid, demonstrable communications track record, including effectively identifying and reaching target audiences
• Proven expertise in crisis management, including communications planning and messaging
• Proven story-telling ability across multiple platforms
• Familiarity with digital marketing and communications trends, including AI and large language models
• Sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, agenda setting, and aligning resources with priorities
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, public relations database, and media measurement platforms
• Preferred: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Masters in Journalism or Digital Media
• Preferred: Supervisory experience
• Preferred: Understanding of SEO
• All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in crafting and implementing communication strategies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and media outreach. Proven ability to produce compelling content and manage crisis communications effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 7+ Years Experience In Communications
• Crisis Management Expertise
• Strategic Planning Skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud Proficiency
• Story-telling Ability

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Communication Strategy Development
• Media Outreach
• Content Creation
• Digital Marketing Familiarity
• SEO Understanding

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• Masters In Journalism Or Digital Media

Industry Keywords

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Crisis Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

• Public Relations Database
• Media Measurement Platforms