Director of Communications

Job Description

Job Description

About NYLAG :

The Director of Communications leads and executes the development and implementation of a strategic communications strategy that enhances NYLAG’s public profile, highlights the organization’s impact, and advances its mission and voice. This role oversees all aspects of communications—from media relations and digital content to brand management—ensuring representation and support of NYLAG’s values and objectives. The Director will collaborate with external partners (community partners, peer organizations, and elected officials) to amplify shared initiatives and policy objectives reflecting the needs of the community. The director will also work in partnership with NYLAG’s senior leaders to create persuasive messaging for stakeholders and supporters.

This position reports directly to the President & CEO.

Job description

• Lead the development and execution of NYLAG’s communications and marketing strategy, encompassing digital outreach (email, website, social media), brand management, organizational messaging, and campaign creation, while also supporting internal communications. Guide content strategy across storytelling, rapid response, multimedia reporting, and public-facing campaigns aligning with advocacy goals.
• Create timely, effective communication tools tailored to diverse audiences, including the general public, clients, donors, community partners, and elected officials.
• Write, edit, and refine a wide range of communications to support organizational goals—such as public statements, talking points, op-eds, testimonies, and speeches.
• Work closely with program directors to gain a strong understanding of NYLAG’s services, priorities, and expertise to effectively represent and promote the organization.
• Partner with the Director of Government Relations to shape a communications strategy that supports NYLAG’s policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Ensure strategic alignment between fundraising and communications, including co-creating messaging for campaigns, donor materials, and annual reports through collaborative partnership with NYLAG’s philanthropy team.
• Oversee NYLAG’s internal and external brand presence, ensuring all content maintains visual and editorial consistency, accuracy, and adherence to the organization’s identity.
• Lead crisis communications planning and rapid response to ensure messaging remains consistent with NYLAG’s mission and values.

Media Relations

Management

Qualifications

NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment type : ☒ Full-time

Professional Level : ☒ Managerial

Salary Range :

The current salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $150,000.

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.

Application Instructions : Please save resume and cover letter in one pdf.

Covid Vaccination Policy : Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.

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