Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Do you have a passion for communications, marketing, and media relations? Albany Law School invites applications for an experienced Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing to manage earned media efforts, create compelling communications and marketing content, and support the law school’s overall communications and marketing strategy. In this role, you’ll work across campus to promote the law school’s programs, faculty scholarship, events, and initiatives while supporting enrollment marketing and maintaining the law school’s brand.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage earned media efforts, including news releases, media requests, journalist relationships, and faculty expert outreach.
• Write, edit, proofread, and/or record communications and marketing content for the website, brochures, advertisements, alumni magazine, newsletters, emails, podcasts, and events.
• Create photo and video content as necessary and work with freelance writers, photographers, and graphic designers.
• Consult with faculty, staff, students, and community partners on promoting programs, faculty scholarship and projects, events, initiatives, and milestones.
• Support enrollment marketing with the Office of Admissions, including digital and social media advertising and email marketing.
• Collaborate with the Senior Web Designer and Developer to keep website content current, relevant, and on-brand.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with media relations and social media management.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• General knowledge of Google Analytics and data-driven reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of web technologies, including HTML and content management systems, is a plus.
• General knowledge of photography and videography is a plus.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.

Application Instructions:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references

Compensation:

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package. Pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% employer contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave). We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Please note that some of these documents may be combined and uploaded as a single PDF. If you need assistance submitting your application materials, please contact hr@albanylaw.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States.