MEDIA RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
New York Public Radio is seeking a creative and dynamic media relations specialist to play a collaborative role on our fast-paced communications team.
Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, the media relations specialist works to implement strategic PR initiatives to raise profile and audience for NYPR’s programming, hosts and talent across all of its brands: WNYC / Gothamist, WQXR, WNYC Studios, and The Greene Space. The media relations and communications specialist will forge key relationships across the organization to keep a finger on the pulse of our programming, chase down information and identify story ideas, conduct aggressive media outreach, and provide creative and operational support to the team. A passion for news, media, storytelling and culture is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on additional responsibility, grow, and become a key player on a close-knit, supportive team.
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Additional Information
This is a full-time role with a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 per year (plus a full benefits package). Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio offers competitive compensation with excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, personal and sick time as well as generous inclusive family leave.
This media relations and communications specialist role is based in New York City and is expected to work onsite at New York Public Radio’s SoHo headquarters at least 2 days per week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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