Director of Public Relations & Editorial

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• Director of Public Relations & Editorial Department : Marketing & Communications Reports To : VP of Marketing & Communications Designation : Full-Time / Exempt Salary : $85,000 - $100,000 Start Date : September 2025 Work Model : Hybrid / Majority in-person To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!
• Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures.
• As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.
• L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.  Position Summary L’Alliance New York is seeking an experienced, highly organized, versatile, and editorially sharp Director of Public Relations & Editorial to lead public-facing communications across the organization.
• This role will shape the voice of L’Alliance New York—expertly managing media relationships, all press and public relations, collaborating on crafting compelling content, and ensuring the clarity and consistency of our brand voice across all platforms.
• Responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies across diverse platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging and a positive public image.
• This leadership position demands expertise in team mentoring and development, and fostering a collaborative environment among internal team members and external partners.
• Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, you will be a senior member of the Marketing & Communications team, partnering closely with the Director of Audience Development & Marketing to ensure that every campaign tells a clear, cohesive story—in every format and across every channel.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Execution :

Editorial Leadership :

Press, Public Relations & Media :

Event Photography Coordination :

The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.    Who You Are This role might be a great fit if :

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