Deputy Press Secretary

About the role

The candidate will serve as a Deputy Press Secretary in the Department of Transportation’s Press Office, part of the NYC DOT Press Office, reporting to the agency’s Press Secretary. The role involves conveying information on various NYC DOT initiatives to the media, serving as the primary point of contact between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Writing remarks, press releases, agency statements, and press responses
• Identifying and pitching media outlets on DOT initiatives
• Prepping and staffing senior staff for interviews and public events
• Planning and organizing press events
• Coordinating messaging with partner agencies
• Serving as the primary point of contact between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic media outlets

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above options. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first option.

Skills

• Experience working in press, government, firm, nonprofit or media organizations is strongly desired
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with ethnic and community media outlets
• Outstanding written/verbal communication skills is needed
• Fluency in multiple languages is preferred but not required

Benefits

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County (discuss with agency representative at interview)

Pay

$62,868.00 – $97,593.00