Assistant Press Secretary

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to support media and community outreach efforts. The role focuses on responding to inquiries, drafting communications, organizing press events, and maintaining press materials.

The position involves clerical tasks, press calendar management, and coordinating with the agency to convey its work to New Yorkers. Residency requirements may apply for city employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of community work experience, or high school diploma with six years of related experience, or equivalent with at least one year of additional relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries and pitch stories.
• Draft press releases and organize press events.
• Assist with speechwriting and media responses.
• Manage circulation of press clips and press calendar.
• Support operations at press events.

Skills

Press materials editing

Event coordination

Media relations

Speech writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma with extensive experience

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation operates a high-volume press shop that serves as a main point of contact for local, national, and international press outlets. The press office plays a critical role in explaining how the agency delivers for New Yorkers and defending its critical, life-saving work. The Assistant Press Secretary will work with deputies and report to the Press Secretary. They will help respond to media inquiries, pitch stories, draft press releases, organize press events, and do speechwriting. The individual will also manage administrative tasks that include the circulation of press clips, helping manage the press calendar, and assisting with operations at press events.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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; or
2. 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; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Help prepare, edit, and finalize press materials. Organize internal distribution of media updates maintain high-quality, professional standards for all media responses ensure responses are aligned with agency standards and clearly articulate the agency's position. Demonstrate strong clerical and writing abilities, work to collect and circulate press stories mentioning NYC DOT, track media impressions, assist with event and scheduling, and day-of press conferences. Keep abreast with all local, national, and international news relating to NYC DOT and transportation policy more broadly.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.