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NYC Office Of The Mayor

Deputy Communications Director

NYC Office Of The Mayor, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Deputy Mayor for CommunicationsDirector for Communications

Position Title: Deputy Communications Director

Job ID: 43813

The Agency You’ll Join:The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the fiveboroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York CityMayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in theworld, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economystronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meetsthe needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we activelyseek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With:The Mayor’s Office of Communications leads the effort to inform, update, and engage New Yorkersabout Mayor Eric Adams commitments to getting stuff done for all New Yorkers.

The Problems You’ll Solve:The Deputy Communications Director is a key member of the larger Mayor’s Office of Communications,responsible for communicating the Administration’s vision, mission, and policies to New Yorkers and abroader online audience. S/he crafts strategic online communications plans, and is charged withimplementing approved vision. The Communications Advisor reports to the Director of Communications.Primary responsibilities include:

Manage strategic communications for the Deputy Mayor’s portfolio of agencies and issue areas.

Serve as the event lead for Mayoral announcements.

Prepare agencies for hearings.

Align weekly agency calendars.

Craft long-term plans on Mayoral issue areas.

Provide message guidance to Mayor’s Press Office and agencies.

About You

You have 5+ years related experience in public relations, journalism or communication.

You have advanced writing skills, interpersonal skills, media knowledge, required.

You are proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, required.

You are proficient with electronic communications media, as well as with such social media networks as Facebook and Twitter, required.

You have the ability and experience to balance multiple demands and deadlines.

SalaryThe City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary,equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is$110,000 – $145,000.Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and otherfactors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting andretaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination andharassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but notlimited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexualorientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of thecity it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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