Geto & de Milly is consistently ranked one of the top public affairs, strategic communications and public relations firms in New York City. Our clients represent a wide range of industries including real estate, culture and the arts, professional sports, nonprofits engaged in mental health and social services, K-12 and higher education, professional sports, and hospitality. We craft and implement effective community outreach, media and communications strategies to educate influencers, stakeholders and the public, and communicate clear, compelling messages to achieve client goals. Our dynamic team is proud to be part of the vital discourse that moves New York forward.
Junior Executive
Are you passionate about public policy, New York and New Jersey? Are you a clear, accurate and persuasive writer? Are you inspired by the challenge of working on diverse, exciting projects that impact the Tri-State’s future?
Top New York public affairs firm Geto & de Milly is looking for you!
We are seeking a full-time Junior Executive to join our expert government and community relations/strategic communications team. We work three days in-person in our Midtown South Manhattan offices and two days remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute meaningfully to work products and strategy in connection with multiple projects in fields ranging from real estate to sports and culture
- Advise clients on all aspects of public affairs, drawing on expertise in engaging local stakeholders and navigating government relationships
- Work with the firm’s senior executives on business planning and leading new business development, including the creation of pitch presentations and RFP responses, as well as lead generation and networking
- Research and draft policy memos/backgrounders on a wide range of policy topics to support the work of your client team
- Monitor City and State legislation and liaise with government staff
- Attend Community Board meetings, governmental hearings and other public forums; provide notes to team on rapid turnaround
- Closely follow and report on press and social media relevant to client projects and key issues
- Administrative tasks include maintaining office contact lists, answering phones, scheduling conference calls/online meetings, and arranging reservations and transportation as needed
Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in government and/or community relations
- Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to discern/distill relevant written/oral information and communicate it to team quickly
- Highly organized with ability to multitask, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Keen interest in NYC and NJ politics, with an emphasis on real estate/land use and public policy
Full-time position with salary range of $75,000 – $125,000 and excellent benefits.
EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Applicants should send a cover letter, salary requirement and resume to jobs@getodemilly.com. Only candidates with a compelling cover letter will be considered.
No phone calls, please.