The New York State Bar Association, a nonprofit professional association, seeks to fill the following positions:

The New York State Bar Association, a 76,000 member non-profit professional association based in Albany, offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. All applicants should send resume with qualifications, letter of application and salary requirements in confidence to:

New York State Bar Association
Attn: Human Resources
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
HR@NYSBA.org
(518) 487-5544 (FAX)

Director of Media Services and Public Affairs

The Director of Media Services and Public Affairs will be responsible for the strategic development and management of all internal and external communications for the New York State Bar Association, the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation. In addition to developing and implementing the Association’s media relations strategy, the Director must respond to media requests; cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with reporters, editors and producers in the print and electronic media on national, regional and local levels; write and edit clearly and consistently in a sophisticated style that conveys the Association’s expertise in a wide range of legal issues; manage the production of Association publications and communications, including a bi-monthly newspaper and departmental portion of the Web site; plan and coordinate press events and interviews; develop message point strategies for Association leaders; prepare and disseminate press releases; edit for style and consistency across the organization; work with vendors, oversee departmental budget and supervise staff. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations.  A minimum of 5-10 years of successful performance as a media relations practitioner is required.  The successful candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational abilities and supervisory experience.

Copy Editor / Proofreader

The full-time, in-house Copy Editor / Proofreader will proofread all Continuing Legal Education reference books, publications and newsletters. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other publishing software essential, as well as a strong emphasis in online editing. Legal editing a plus. Candidate must be a self-starter who is organized, conscientious and has an excellent eye for detail.