Open New York

Open New York

Earned Media Manager

New York City, NY · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$120kDetected 9 days ago
Strategic CommunicationsLogisticsCommunicationMentoringWriting

About the role

  • This role was previously posted as Communications Manager.
  • We've revised the title and refined the responsibilities to better reflect the work.
  • If you already applied to the original posting, you don't need to reapply.

Responsibilities

  • With a rapidly growing staff and over a thousand active volunteer members across the State of New York, ONY seeks to implement local and statewide policy changes that expand housing options for all New Yorkers.
  • About Open New York's Communications Department ONY's Communications Department drives the public case for building enough homes in New York - and builds the political pressure to make it happen.
  • About the Position Open New York is seeking an Earned Media Manager to lead our press strategy in the moments that decide housing fights - the budget deadline, the floor vote, the story that breaks at 9pm.
  • You'll run rapid response, build the campaign calendars that keep us ahead of every predictable cycle, and serve as ONY's primary connection to the reporters, editors, and producers who cover the issues we care about.
  • Over the longer term, you'll build the infrastructure that makes it sustainable - a spokesperson and validator program, joint messaging with coalition partners, and the outside firms and consultants who support the work.
  • But if you've got a strong track record in another market and you're ready to build relationships here fast, we want to hear from you.
  • Own ONY's day-to-day press operation - ensuring press statements, media interview logistics, and talking points are ready when they need to be.
  • Drive proactive press outreach to advance organizational campaigns, policy priorities, and advocacy goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and producers across relevant beats and geographies.
  • Rapid Response Monitor news cycles, anticipate emerging storylines, and develop proactive and reactive communications strategies in real time.

Requirements

  • This is a role for someone who can see three moves ahead in a campaign and prepare the organization for the moments that matter - the ones you can predict and the ones you can't.

Nice to have

  • Experience supervising, mentoring, or directing junior staff.
  • The role reports to the Director of Communications and Digital Strategy.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled - we encourage you to apply early.
  • We aim to review applications quickly and keep you posted throughout.

Compensation

  • $90k-$120k

Benefits

  • Earned Media and Press Relations Lead ONY's earned media strategy, setting priorities and goals for press coverage across local, statewide, and national outlets.
  • Understand and leverage the relationship between social media momentum and press coverage, working with the Communications Coordinator to ensure they reinforce each other.
  • Identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in media coverage to inform campaign and press strategy.
  • Proficiency with media monitoring tools and coverage tracking systems Employee Benefits
  • Open New York offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Equal opportunity

  • Open New York is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position.
  • People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
  • Open New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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