Content Manager & Copy Editor: Focus UX​/Accessibility - Albany

Position: Content Manager & Copy Editor: Focus UX/Accessibility - Albany (6449)
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Date Posted 06/10/26

Applications Due
07/10/26

Vacancy ID217819

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Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Content Manager & Copy Editor:
Focus UX/Accessibility - Albany (6449)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $82953 to $86953 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12224

Duties Description Administration Division

Office of the Chief Operating Officer-Albany or New York City

Content Manager and Copy Editor

Reference No. _6449

Final date to receive applications is July 10, 2026

Salary is $82,953 + $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online .gov/job-postings/other

The Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced and highly organized Content Manager and Copy Editor to join the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, this role will work closely with the Executive Division, division subject matter experts, the Press Office, and the Information Technology Bureau's (IT) Web and Applications Teams to support, maintain, and improve OAG's public-facing communications across digital and print platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with a firm grasp of content strategy, accessibility standards, branding guidelines, and public-sector communication principles. The role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously, and a commitment to ensuring all public-facing content is accurate, up-to-date, and user-friendly.

The OAG serves as the People's Lawyer, working to uphold the rights of all New Yorkers through litigation, investigations, public advocacy, and consumer protection. The agency maintains a broad, public-facing communications presence - in both digital and print formats - to ensure transparency, accessibility, and clear communication with constituents across the state.

Duties:

* Design, edit, proofread, and publish content for OAG's website, digital platforms, and print materials (e.g., brochures, fact sheets, program guides, event-related materials, reports).

* Manage incoming requests for content updates and coordinate implementation with program bureaus, Communications, and IT's Web Team.

* Ensure all content adheres to OAG editorial and branding standards, web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG), and plain-language principles.

* Collaborate with program bureaus to translate complex legal and policy material into clear, user-friendly language and support general accessibility of information intended for a public audience.

* Maintain a consistent tone, style, and structure across all content.

* Support ongoing updates, redesigns, and content audits for both web and print collateral.

* Monitor content performance and recommend improvements to increase usability and clarity.

* Assist in developing content workflows, approval processes, and quality-control standards.

* Ensure timely updates for press releases, consumer alerts, program initiatives, and other high-priority content.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

* At least three (3) years of professional experience in copyediting, content management, digital communications, print communications, or related roles.

* Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with demonstrated mastery of grammar and style.

* Experience using content management systems (CMS), preferably Drupal or similar platforms.

* Familiarity with government or public-sector communications is preferred.

* Knowledge of WCAG and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to self-manage multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment.

* Collaborative mindset, relationship management skills, and experience working across technical and nontechnical teams.

Preferred Skills/

Experience:

* Experience with user experience (UX) writing and structuring content for clarity and navigation.

* Understanding of visual communication principles and basic image editing.

* Ability to…