New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Location: Position is based in the Capital Region of New York State, and will require regular travel within the Capital Region, as well as occasional travel to other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement-Capital Region implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Capital Region will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Capital region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@nyic.org. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Capital Region” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in Hudson Valley and will require regular travel within Hudson Valley, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement, Mid-Hudson implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement, Mid-Hudson will: ​​Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Mid-Hudson region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@nyic.org. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Mid-Hudson” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in Central New York and will require regular travel within Central New York, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement-Central NY implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Central NY will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Central New York region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@nyic.org. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Central New York” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based on Long Island and will require regular travel within Long Island, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Long Island will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Long Island region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@nyic.org. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement –  Long Island” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in the Finger Lakes region and will require regular travel within the Finger Lakes region, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Finger Lakes region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@nyic.org. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Communications Director

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner Daystar Kids in search of its next Communications Director! The Communications Director is responsible for the development and implementation of Daystar Kids communications, public relations, and marketing strategy to advance Daystar Kids position with relevant constituents, build donor support, drive broader awareness, and create impactful partnerships and associations to support the agency’s mission, culture, and brand, and achieve its enrollment and strategic goals.

Daystar Kids is New York State’s only pediatric center, helping families successfully transition their infant or young child with special health care needs from the hospital to home and support their healthy development all the way until they enroll in kindergarten.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements an integrated strategic communications plan to enhance Daystar Kids brand reputation; broaden awareness of its programs, services, and strategic priorities, increase the visibility of its programs across key audiences, and achieve the agency’s performance goals.
• Creates and implements a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy to enable Daystar Kids leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences and key influencers.
• Identifies challenges and emerging issues faced by the agency. Works with leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions and defines and executes appropriate strategies to support them.
• Serves as communications counselor to Daystar Kids leadership and manages and expands upon the internal communications programs.
• Oversees development of all agency communications including the annual report, marketing collateral materials and electronic communications including the agency’s website and new media; manages relationships with associated vendors.
• Serves as a spokesperson and lead point person on media and community interactions that help promote and/or impact the agency.
• Exercises judgment to prioritize communication opportunities, and prepares talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed.
• Actively engages, cultivates, and manages press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding Daystar Kids programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and complies with all Daystar Kids in-service requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the agency, program enrollees and their families, and team members that may be encountered either formally or informally, during the normal course of business to include medical and treatment records, program records, financial and human resource information; and complies with all HIPAA standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of success in a senior communications management role.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in developing and successfully managing a comprehensive strategic communication, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and priorities.
• Proven impact in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high impact placements.
• Demonstrated success in planning, writing, editing, and producing newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other print/online communications formats.
• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized to improve ROI.
• Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and outcomes.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching teams in communication strategies; persuasive communicator.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical administrative, fundraising, and programmatic initiatives and adapt to a changing environment to anticipate future needs.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Daystar Kids Board of Directors, team members, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker; self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
• Passion for Daystar Kid’s mission.

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

JK Executive Strategies, LLC

Carfrae Consulting is a global consultancy that provides hands-on, strategic counsel for brands in all areas of communications, branding, public relations, marketing, media, events and content creation. Agency clients include RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), AERIN, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Zimmermann, and Perfect Moment.

Carfrae Consulting is seeking an established Communications Manager with a focus on hospitality, design & lifestyle, specifically in the luxury realm. We are looking for someone with strong expertise, demonstrable editorial success and networks, and proven agency experience. Candidates must be available full time and based in New York City, with in-office teamwork expected.

To apply, please email Kristen Weil at kristenweil@carfraeconsulting.com.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven interest and expertise in hospitality, design & lifestyle public relations, marketing, and communications; preferably with a focus on luxury markets
• Strong editorial relationships required, with proven PR success ideally across multiple lenses 
• Expert ability to research, prepare and present client communications strategy decks
• Proficiency in managing and maintaining editorial databases
• Superb ability to track, measure, and report on KPIs including editorial placements, gifting initiatives, events, social campaigns, and special activations
• VIP, influencer, and social relationships a plus, as well as experience leading social campaigns and VIP events/activations
• High-level knowledge of print and digital media landscapes as well as social media and emerging platforms
• Experiential event knowledge a plus, from event concepting, production management, guest list management, through event press coverage and post-event reporting
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to lead a team to set, meet, and exceed client expectations and KPIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are compulsory
• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to build and maintain media relationships
• Experience leading multiple client accounts and the ability to self-manage competing deadlines
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of PR & Communications experience with demonstrated ability to be client facing and manage junior team members
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in communications, marketing or a related field preferred
• High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook & Google Drive

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• High level press strategy development, pitching, and placement with national and regional print and digital outlets
• Developing relationships with editors, influencers, VIPs, and high-level industry executives on behalf of clients and the consultancy
• Crafting client gifting strategies and identifying KOLs to engage; leading seeding and gifting efforts to meet KPIs
• Servicing client stakeholders and representing the agency across multiple clients while overseeing junior team members to deliver continuous results
• Organizing and managing press and VIP events, including product launches, presentations, private events, and influencer activations
• Proactively seeking new opportunities for all agency clients, including media placements, events, speaking opportunities, partnerships and social media
• Managing inbound press requests and interfacing with external agencies on behalf of consultancy clients

Carfrae Consulting

Our client, a global leading outsourcing technology solutions company with a multi-billion dollar valuation, is seeking Public Relations Manager to lead their media relations in the US.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company named one of Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing companies, Inc. 5000 4 consecutive years and who has seen two year revenue growth of 454%.

This position is fully remote. Some travel for press events will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to get mentions and stories in top-tier US-based media.
• Design and implement a PR strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives.
• Develop press materials for pitches.
• Foster relationships with key media contacts from targeted publications, initiate proactive outreach and provide timely company information to secure media coverage.
• Oversee media exposure and regular PR performance reports.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for thought leadership.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in PR with a focus on media relations with a record of Tier 1 media placements.
• At least 2 years of work experience doing PR for a technology company or with PR agency managing B2B technology clients in the US market.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 – $120,000 base, depending on experience.
• 401k
• Healthcare coverage
• PTO
• Flexible work schedules
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave

80Twenty

Situation, a digital-first agency building passionate communities for live experience-based clients like WICKED on Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera, seeks Media Coordinator to help launch media campaigns and support the Media Planners by taking and distributing notes after meetings and ensuring deliverables are actioned in a timely manner. This role will report to the Senior Media Planner. The selected candidate will demonstrate curiosity, resourcefulness, and be digitally focused and detail-oriented.

What You’ll Do

The Media Coordinator works in our NYC office and plays a key role in supporting the Media team and executing digital media plans for our arts and entertainment clients, collaborating alongside counterparts in the Account and Creative departments. They are responsible for administrative tasks and facilitating workflow within our internal teams.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Schedule internal and external meetings with clients and vendors
• Write and distribute client-facing notes following all meetings, clearly outlining discussion points and next steps
• Write and distribute internal notes following meetings, outlining all action items, next steps, and which team member is responsible
• Proofread documents and presentations
• Support the Media Planner in crafting client-facing materials
• Own all aspects of asset requests and revival
• Assist in building campaigns and trafficking assets based on approved media plans created by the Media Planner. Platforms could include, but are not limited to:
  • Campaign Manager
  • Facebook/Instagram (Meta)
  • TikTok
  • Twitter

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant marketing, agency, and/or digital experience
• Superior attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of the digital space and developing technologies
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $45K – $60K, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like NFL, WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Situation

PURPLE is looking for an experienced Account Manager for its Fashion division to join the agency. The Senior Account Manager will play an essential role in supporting the assigned Account Director in the development and execution of: generating maximum brand exposure through creative product placement, profile features and launches. The Senior Account Manager must have a genuine passion for developing brands, using true initiative in order to achieve exceptional results. Impeccable client liaison skills and an established network of key contacts (brands and press) are essential.

Reporting to the Account Director, the Senior Account Manager’s responsibilities would include increasing awareness for all brands assigned to them. In this role the Senior Account Manager will promote the different clients in all activities, campaigns, special projects, shows, presentations and events to the media and to develop and maintain relationships with key journalists and media within your assigned and designated market, acting as an ambassador for Purple.

Responsibilities:

• Media networking and liaising across relevant beats; Maintaining strong relationships with media through regular one-to-one appointments and meetings
• Executing media relations plans for clients including developing outreach plans, message development, management of events, coordination of media familiarisation trips, effective pitching, training of spokespersons and pitching local, regional and national stories
• Competitive media research and analysis
• Participating in the creation of communications plans
• Navigating partnership and collaboration opportunities
• Spearheading and supporting with event logistics and production
• Developing weekly and monthly media reports for clients
• Support AD’s on communication with all clients, building rapport and credibility based on trust and expert counsel
• Overseeing the management of all product-related media requests – from email inquiry through prospective media coverage – through sample product distribution and tracking and follow up
• Taking inventory of and being responsible for client product inventory
• General media monitoring across clients and all competitors
• Consistently producing high quality internal and external communications content
• Oversight and compilation of weekly client agendas
• Proactively pitch story ideas to achieve maximum editorial placement across your brands
• Manage and motivate junior members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered; while supporting them in their growth to the next level.
• Equally support AD’s and senior members of the team to ensure maximum support across all levels.
• Have a clear understanding of paid, owned and earned media strategies, and develop relationships with top influencers to support this activity
• Have strong connections with leading and emerging editorial talents in the US;
• Managing the Junior Account Executive/Account Executive to help reach personal and team targets
• Contribute to agency new business efforts; both creating proposals and participating in relevant pitches

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience operating in a senior position within the fashion industry
• Proven commercial experience with working in a fast-paced environment
• Management experience is highly desirable
• Proven track record of creating a positive impact on business through implementation of a PR strategy
• Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly promote the Purple offering
• Creative and strategic thinker
• strong established fashion press contacts
• International press contacts are also desirable
• Strong experience of event management
• Strong presentation & superb writing skills
• Able to identify communication opportunities across multiple media platforms
• Strong MS Word skills; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees; as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications

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