Press Assistant: Work w/NYS Attorney General’s Press Team

Executive Division 

Press Office – NYC

Press Assistant 

Reference No. EXEC/PO_PA_NYC_6296

Application Deadline is October 20, 2023

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Press Assistant to serve on the Attorney General’s Press Team to support all operations of the department. The Press Assistant will work closely with the Director of Communications, Press Secretary, and other senior staff to develop and execute effective communication strategies to further the daily work of the OAG. Daily responsibilities of the Press Assistant will include, but will not be limited to drafting press releases, statements, media advisories, and social media content; working with OAG attorneys and other legal support staff on key projects; and communicating with the state and the nation’s top political, regional, and legal journalists, while also managing press contacts at key media outlets. This position is located in New York City. 

Qualifications for the Press Assistant position are as follows:

• Two (2) years of experience in media relations, communications, or a related field is required;
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational communication skills are required;
• Prior New York State work experience and prior government, political, and/or campaign communications experience is strongly preferred;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage shifting deadlines and multiple priority assignments effectively; and
• Ability to work well independently and as a productive member of the OAG’s Press Office and the wider Executive team.

The annual salary for this position is $58,651 + $3,087 in location pay. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

HOW TO APPLY      

Applications must be submitted online. To apply, please visit www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings 

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on October 20, 2023.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter 
• You may address to Legal Recruitment.
• Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. 
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Please also provide a writing sample (2-5 pages is sufficient). This sample should demonstrate your ability to write persuasively, accessibly, and to organize information effectively. 
• If you choose to submit an excerpt from a longer piece, you may wish to include a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant information/context. 
• List of three (3) references
• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred. 
• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference. 
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov