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Director of Public Relations & Editorial Job Title: 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 Position Overview 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. 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: Develop and drive a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with organizational objectives, encompassing proactive brand awareness initiatives, program-specific promotion, and crisis communication protocols. Documentation & Process: Lead the ongoing development, documentation, and implementation of efficient and robust processes for creation of marketing and communication materials. Measurement: Track key performance indicators across various platforms to inform data-driven decisions and optimize communication strategies. AI & Tools: Stay at the forefront of AI-driven marketing tools and trends, regularly evaluating opportunities to streamline press workflows, enhance editorial content, and amplify media impact. Editorial Leadership Own and evolve L’Alliance New York’s brand voice across all communications platforms. Oversee the creation and quality control—including writing and editing—of all communication materials, ensuring alignment with the brand voice and integrity across all formats. Collaborate with the Director of Audience Development & Marketing to ensure materials are on brand and in the correct editorial voice. Develop editorial frameworks and storylines to support seasonal initiatives and audience engagement. Press, Public Relations & Media Lead all press, PR and media relations efforts, including pitching stories, writing and distributing press releases, and coordinating interviews. Create and oversee press strategies and execution timelines for all programs. Maintain a strong network of journalists and editors locally, nationally, and internationally, with a focus on major outlets in culture, education, lifestyle, and French language. Prepare and distribute press kits, coordinate media attendance at events, and respond to inquiries. Develop proactive crisis communication plans and manage PR crises with discretion. Attend events evenings and weekends as needed to greet press and support marketing functions. Monitor media coverage to elevate visibility and measure impact; manage press archives and digital assets. Event Photography Coordination Manage event photography scheduling and documentation across L’Alliance’s programming. Maintain a system for photo usage, permissions, archiving, and distribution. Work with photographers, interns, and staff to ensure brand-aligned photo coverage of key events. Oversee face-sheets for events to highlight key participants for staff, photographer, and promotional use. Assist with filming and photographing at events as needed. The job description above is not exhaustive. The person in this role will be expected to perform other duties as necessitated by the organization’s needs. Who You Are This role might be a great fit if: You are highly experienced in press, PR, and editorial management You are an exceptional writer and editor with strong tone, clarity, and grammar You have proven experience managing public-facing content across digital and print formats You are highly organized with superb attention to detail and copy approval workflows You foster collaborative relationships and resolve conflicts to maintain a positive work environment You are comfortable managing event photography and working with creative teams You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment You are passionate about culture, language, education, and storytelling Experience & Qualifications 6–8 years of experience in communications, editorial, and PR roles, ideally in nonprofit, cultural, and/or education settings. Strong leadership and management skills with a track record in strategic communications planning and execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. Proven success in securing media coverage for educational or arts institutions. Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams. Active and robust network of media contacts, including in New York and France. Knowledge of emerging marketing technologies, including AI tools, with the ability to apply editorial excellence and media reach. Familiarity with email platforms, CMS, and collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Asana, Wordpress, MailChimp, etc.). Available to work select evenings and weekends at L’Alliance New York events in Manhattan and Montclair, NJ. French language proficiency is a strong plus. Why Join Us At L’Alliance New York, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading joie de vivre through language and culture. We Offer Generous paid vacation and holiday package Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match after 2 years Pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending account Free French classes and discounted cultural programs Complimentary membership The opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to a culturally rich nonprofit A collaborative, multilingual team culture that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out via the same email address. L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Powered by JazzHR #J-18808-Ljbffr L'Alliance New York

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