City Of New York

Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations

City Of New York • $110K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
  • 4 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or related field.
  • At least 18 months of experience in an administrative or managerial role.
  • Ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging.
  • Proficient in engaging with digital creators and new media.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the agency's Press Office and media relations strategies.
  • Develop strategic communication plans in collaboration with leadership.
  • Craft and distribute external messaging to media outlets.
  • Ensure timely and accurate responses to media inquiries.
  • Coordinate with various agency divisions and City Hall for media engagement.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Communications Officer.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the agency's visibility and public engagement.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans.
  • Engagement in meaningful public service impacting New York City residents.
  • Collaborative work environment with city leadership and stakeholders.
Full Job Description
The New York City Department of Transportation provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of city residents. DOT is seeking an experienced communications and media relations professional to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations. This individual will oversee the agency's Press Office and serve as a critical senior leader at the agency who guides the strategic direction, planning, operation, and execution of the agency's media relations and engagement with new media and digital creators. The agency's Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations will serve as a trusted advisor to DOT's Chief Communications Officer and supervise the agency's Press Secretary. Working with the Chief Communications Officer, the Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations will proactively provide vital information to the public, craft external messaging, and devise strategies to communicate the agency's work to the press and digital creators. The selected candidate will also ensure the Press Office provides thoughtful, timely, and accurate responses to questions from the news media. This high-profile job requires close coordination between various agency divisions, department leadership, media outlets, the City Hall Press Office, and other stakeholders across government. The selected candidate should be strategic, a creative storyteller, and a meticulous planner capable of guiding the direction and success of the agency's Press Office. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ( - 95989 Qualification Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or a closely related field including 18 months in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.

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