Public Affairs Director

• Contribute to shaping the institutional messaging and strategic direction of the NYU School of Law
• Craft the Law School’s communication strategy and oversee its implementation
• Advance operational excellence across the organization
• Oversee the development and operationalization of media outreach, response, and social media strategy
• Promote the Law School’s scholarship, students, clinics, and programs
• Identify and reach key stakeholders and audiences within the NYU Law community and beyond
• Generate high-level editorial content
• Manage communications related to public events
• Report to the Chief Communications Officer and Assistant Dean for Communications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, and/or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to translate complex issues and topics into readable, compelling content
• Solid, demonstrable communications track record, including effectively identifying and reaching target audiences
• Proven expertise in crisis management, including communications planning and messaging
• Proven story-telling ability across multiple platforms
• Familiarity with digital marketing and communications trends, including AI and large language models
• Sophisticated interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated skill in strategic planning, agenda setting, and aligning resources with priorities
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, public relations database, and media measurement platforms
• Preferred:
  Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Masters in Journalism or Digital Media
• Preferred:
  Supervisory experience
• Preferred:
  Understanding of SEO
• All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels

Demonstrates expertise in crafting and implementing communication strategies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and media outreach. Proven ability to produce compelling content and manage crisis communications effectively.

• 7+ Years Experience In Communications
• Crisis Management Expertise
• Strategic Planning Skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud Proficiency
• Story-telling Ability

• Communication Strategy Development
• Media Outreach
• Content Creation
• Digital Marketing Familiarity
• SEO Understanding

• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Management

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• Masters In Journalism Or Digital Media

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Crisis Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Excellence

• Public Relations Database
• Media Measurement Platforms