City of New York
Director of Media Relations
City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Company Description
Job Description
Major Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies to promote NYC Parks Department initiatives, events, and programs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align media efforts with organizational goals and priorities.- Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Communications to manage sensitive press issues as well as crisis communications. Advise the Commissioner, senior agency leadership, and City Hall on these issues.- Cultivate and maintain relationships with local and industry-specific media outlets.- Proactively pitch stories to share the agency and administration's topline messaging.- Organize and facilitate media briefings, press conferences, and interviews.- Manage and assign all incoming press requests and act as the first line of approval on responses to all incoming media inquiries.- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all communication channels.
Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 643416.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 643416 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. *Posting period extended to 08/09/2024. Previous applicants to Job ID# 621369 and 632337 are still under consideration and need not reapply.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
Qualifications
1. 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; or2. 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; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies to promote NYC Parks Department initiatives, events, and programs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align media efforts with organizational goals and priorities.- Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Communications to manage sensitive press issues as well as crisis communications. Advise the Commissioner, senior agency leadership, and City Hall on these issues.- Cultivate and maintain relationships with local and industry-specific media outlets.- Proactively pitch stories to share the agency and administration's topline messaging.- Organize and facilitate media briefings, press conferences, and interviews.- Manage and assign all incoming press requests and act as the first line of approval on responses to all incoming media inquiries.- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all communication channels.
Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 643416.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 643416 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. *Posting period extended to 08/09/2024. Previous applicants to Job ID# 621369 and 632337 are still under consideration and need not reapply.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
Qualifications
1. 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; or2. 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; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.