Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives to advance New York City’s global engagement and affordability agenda.

You will shape public messaging, manage digital storytelling, and coordinate with IA leadership, City Hall, and external partners. The role requires strong writing and multimedia storytelling, with experience in video production, social media content creation, and media relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, journalism, digital media, public affairs, or related fields including video production, social media content creation, graphic design, and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and projects advancing mayoral priorities.
• Represent the City in international convenings, diplomatic engagements, and global city networks.
• Draft speeches, talking points, press materials, briefing documents, op-eds, and strategic communications.

Skills

Writing

Videography

Editing

Graphic design

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/Media Production/Public Affairs

Job description

Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives

• Full-time
• Agency: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 120,000

The Agency You’ll Join

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. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

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.

The Problems You’ll Solve

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. Working closely with IA leadership, City Hall, City agencies, and external partners, the Advisor 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. Working closely with the Commissioner, the Advisor helps coordinate the City’s engagement with foreign governments, international institutions, global city networks, and community stakeholders, while leading communications and digital storytelling efforts that connect international engagement to the daily lives of New Yorkers. The role plays a key part in shaping how the City communicates its global leadership through media relations, public messaging, social media, and multimedia content production.

Specifically, the Advisor will

• 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.

About You

• You have demonstrated experience working on international solidarity or global justice initiatives.
• You have strong writing, videography, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and government work into clear, compelling multimedia storytelling.
• You have proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced public environments and collaborate with senior leadership, government agencies, communications teams, and external partners.
• You have knowledge of New York City’s diaspora communities, global politics, and international social movements.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR - 0527A

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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.