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About the Role

The Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives supports the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs (IA) in advancing New York City’s global engagement and strategic communications priorities. This role helps develop initiatives, partnerships, and public messaging that position New York City as a global leader on international solidarity and international collaboration in support of the City’s affordability agenda.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and special projects that advance mayoral priorities related to international solidarity, global cooperation, and the affordability agenda.
Support the City’s participation in international convenings, diplomatic engagements, multilateral forums, and global city networks.
Draft speeches, talking points, press materials, briefing documents, op-eds, and other strategic communications for IA and City Hall leadership.
Lead the production of digital and multimedia content including social media, short-form video, photography, and visual storytelling that communicates the City’s international engagement in clear, accessible, and compelling ways.
Coordinate media and visual coverage of diplomatic meetings, international delegations, public events, and mayoral engagements in partnership with the City Hall Press Office.
Translate complex international and policy issues into accessible public narratives that demonstrate how global partnerships and international cooperation strengthen New York City and improve life for New Yorkers.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working on international solidarity or global justice initiatives.
Strong writing, videography, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and government work into clear, compelling multimedia storytelling.
Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced public environments and collaborate with senior leadership, government agencies, communications teams, and external partners.
Knowledge of New York City’s diaspora communities, global politics, and international social movements.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media production, public affairs, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in communications, journalism, digital media, public affairs, or related fields, including experience in video production, social media content creation, graphic design, and media relations.
A cover letter is required to apply.

Skills

Writing
Videography
Editing
Multimedia storytelling
Public messaging
Social media
Multimedia content production
Media relations
Digital media
Graphic design

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media production, public affairs, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Salary/Compensations

USD 100000 - USD 120000

About the Company

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.
The Mayor’s Office for International Affairs serves as the liaison between the City and New York City’s international community, which includes 193 Permanent Missions, 116 Consulates, over 70 Trade Commissions, and the headquarters of the United Nations.
The Office functions as a global platform from which the City can promote its goals for a more just and equitable society, showcase the diversity of New Yorkers, and share best practices with the world.
The Office also works to foster positive relations and to encourage collaboration between the international community and New York City’s agencies and local neighborhoods.

Equal Opportunity

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.