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About the Role

This newly created position of Communications Officer will support the Press Secretary and Internal Comms staff, enhancing their ability to perform their principal tasks. Reporting to the Communications Director, the role's time will be split flexibly based on the Unit's needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor external communications for the agency, including press relations.
• Research and update media lists.
• Manage media databases.
• Identify newsworthy moments, flag communications risks, and align messaging.
• Support agency leadership at press events and speaking engagements.
• Prepare the Corporation Counsel and others for public appearances and media interviews.
• Assist in the Daily News Clips.
• Maintain and update agency publications.
• Prepare for the annual report and awards booklet and any other publications as needed.
• Support and maintain internet and intranet sites.
• Enhance an engaging digital and social media presence.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above degree/experience requirements, with at least one year of experience as described in the degree requirement.

Skills

• Knowledge of New York City and State Government and politics.
• Knowledge of New York State and Federal Courts.
• Experience interfacing and working with reporters, including responding to inquiries.
• Existing relationships in media a plus.
• Experience in developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans.
• Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy.
• Familiarity with communication materials: press releases, remarks, op-eds, advisories, event briefings.
• Superior Writing/composition and editing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, and social media.
• Research skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data.

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years of experience
• 6+ years of experience

Education Level

• Baccalaureate degree
• High school graduation or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 to $100,000
• USD 62868 - USD 97593

About the Company

• Agency: LAW DEPARTMENT
• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

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.