Communications Specialist

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 Role:

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

* 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:

* 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

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.

The pay range for this position is $69,385.00 to $95,405.20 per year.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, 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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact recruitment@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for 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.

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 by visiting www.nystec.com.