Staff Writer

About the role

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Correspondence & Ceremonial Affairs plays a vital role in providing the Mayor and our Administration with insight into the views, experiences, and concerns of everyday New Yorkers, as well as in connecting constituents to City services and keeping them informed about the Mayor’s bold agenda of affordability, good governance, public safety, and a life of dignity and opportunity for all. The office also receives and tracks gifts sent to the Mayor and drafts Mayoral greetings and ceremonial commendations.

Responsibilities

• Write certificates, letters, greetings, citations, and proclamations for specific focus areas.
• Conduct vetting of organizations/requestors within focus areas to ensure accuracy of written content.
• Collaborate with Senior Researcher and Senior Editor on the production of original text that aligns with the voice and values of the Mayor.
• Utilize the Intranet Quorum (IQ) process management system through which correspondence requests are digitally tracked and archived.
• Complete special writing assignments, as assigned.
• Research and draft letters and emails from the Mayor to constituents and other correspondents.
• Draft policy and issue form letters.
• Support the Correspondence team of Staff Writers by providing writing and research assistance.
• Complete additional writing assignments, as needed.
• Write concisely, quickly, accurately, and confidently across a variety of subjects.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Independently research and fact-check people and topics when needed.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Apply good deductive reasoning skills.
• Perform under deadline pressure when it arises.

Requirements

• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; after 2 continuous years of City employment, eligibility to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; a writing test will be administered.