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About the Role
NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented Communications Director to serve as the agency’s spokesperson, lead the Press and Public Information unit, and secure local and national media coverage. The incumbent will manage the unit's day-to-day operations, oversee responses to media inquiries, manage social media presence, and draft various communications materials.
Responsibilities
- Serve as representative and spokesperson of the agency.
- Pitch and place stories on NYC Aging programs in various media outlets.
- Respond to all press inquiries with urgency and accuracy.
- Oversee and manage the development, release, and launch of promotional and PSA campaigns, including print, digital, radio and TV media.
- Write press releases, Op-Eds, media statements, letters to the editor, and media advisories.
- Coordinate press conferences, briefings, and press events.
- Write, produce, and distribute publications, including newsletters, brochures, and advertising.
- Support social media operations for the agency, its public-facing website, and internal website (GERAS).
- Proactively manage all media relations.
- Assist with crisis communications and management.
- Supervise and develop Press and Public Information unit staff.
- Serve as liaison to sister agency press offices, the Mayor’s press/communications teams, the Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events, and the NYC Department of Records and Information Services.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and five (5) years of full-time, professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, of which at least one and one-half years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity.
- Education and experience equivalent to the above are acceptable, but all candidates must have one and one-half years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.
Skills
- Media relations
- Social media management
- Public speaking
- Writing press releases
- Crisis communications
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Managerial capacity
- Administrative capacity
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD 115000 - USD 120000
About the Company
- The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) promotes and supports inclusive, safe, affordable, healthy aging.
- NYC Aging remains steadfast in its role and responsibility to preserve the dignity and quality of life for approximately 1.8 million diverse older New Yorkers by eliminating food insecurity, providing access to affordable, stable housing, enhancing access to quality healthcare services and protecting older New Yorkers from harm and abuse with the ultimate goal of a more age-friendly city in which older adults can age gracefully with respect.
- The Press and Public Information Unit (PPI) promotes the agency’s services and resources in the community through media and public outreach.
- The unit oversees internal and external communications.
- This includes managing press inquiries, NYC Aging’s public-facing website, social media channels, the creation and distribution of marketing materials, briefing documents, and media campaigns.
- Each month, PPI also issues a Commissioner Column and an electronic newsletter to help share news, updates, and key issues to external stakeholders.
- In addition, the Unit organizes the agency’s press events and helps prepare senior leadership and NYC Aging staff for public speaking and events.
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.