Sr. Associate, Executive Communications

About the Role

The New York Jobs CEO Council is seeking a strong storyteller to join the Marketing team as a Sr. Associate, Executive Communications. This critical role will embed the organization’s narrative, messaging, and external communications across stakeholders, including partners, members, and the broader public and platforms. The role ensures the organization speaks with clarity, consistency, and credibility across platforms, events, and high-visibility moments, positioning the Jobs Council as a thought leader and authority. This position sits at the intersection of storytelling, content, and strategy, creating communications that build trust, awareness, reputation, and long-term affinity. The role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and aligns closely with the Membership and Partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Narrative & Messaging
  • Develop and steward the organization and executive leaders' core narrative, messaging framework, and voice
  • Ensure consistency across all communications for the brand with members and partners
  • Translate the organization’s work and impact into compelling, accessible stories for diverse audiences
• Stakeholder Communications
  • Lead communications development for key executives and stakeholder groups
  • Develop tailored messaging, materials, and engagement approaches by audience
  • Support executive communications, including talking points and presentations
• Media & Thought Leadership
  • Implement media relations strategy and manage PR agency partners
  • Identify and develop thought leadership opportunities (op-eds, by-lines, speaking engagements, panels, podcasts, newsletters) with a heavy emphasis on LinkedIn
  • Prepare briefing documents for press, public appearances, and high-profile moments
• Content Development
  • Oversee development of high-impact content including newsletters, by-lines, op-eds, reports, and editorial pieces
  • Collaborate with design, digital, and program teams to produce cohesive materials
  • Maintain editorial standards and quality control against consistent messaging

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
• High level of independence, energy, and integrity; demonstrates respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, and accepts accountability and responsibility
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while staying organized and detail-oriented
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence
• Highly team-oriented and constantly working for the overall good of the organization
• Ability to effectively manage/coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with sound judgment
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong technical skills; proficient in MS Office, with strong PowerPoint and Keynote skills
• Ability to be in New York offices 3 days a week in the current hybrid model
• Ability to travel across the five boroughs to CUNY campuses and employer sites
• CUNY graduate or CUNY experience is a plus

About You

• A personal commitment to the mission of harnessing the power of workforce development and job access to change lives and communities across New York
• Keen attention to detail
• Willingness to support cross-functional operations, including duties outside of scope when necessary
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed
• A willingness to continue learning and take initiative in developing and implementing new engagement strategies for audiences
• A proven track record of executing projects
• A collaborative, results-oriented mindset that drives your work
• A can-do attitude with an open mind to support the Council’s mission