CONTENT CREATOR & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

New York City Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Council — Southern Brooklyn seeks an experienced Director of Public Relations to lead communications, media relations, messaging, and public outreach for the Council Member’s office.

The ideal candidate will have multimedia journalism, PR, or communications background, with strong writing, video production, and media relationships to craft compelling stories and coordinate press events across local and citywide outlets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience in PR, multimedia journalism, or communications.
• Multimedia journalism or TV reporting background strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong media relationships and knowledge of NYC media landscape.
• Experience producing videos, conducting interviews, and creating multimedia content.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, creativity, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Must be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications, media, and public relations strategies.
• Advise the Council Member and staff on messaging and media opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, citywide, ethnic, and community media.
• Respond to media inquiries and lead rapid-response communications.
• Draft press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, op-eds, and other communications materials.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, media events, and public announcements.
• Identify, develop, and pitch compelling stories to media outlets.
• Produce and oversee multimedia content, including videos, interviews, and social media campaigns.
• Manage website, newsletter, social media, and other digital communications.
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and effective public messaging.
• Coordinate communications with Legislative, Land Use, Finance, Constituent Services, and other teams.
• Supervise and support communications staff and media assistants.

Skills

Multimedia journalism

Public relations

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York City Council — Southern Brooklyn

POSITION OVERVIEW

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Multimedia Journalism Background Preferred

New York City Council — Southern Brooklyn

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Office of Council Member in southern Brooklyn is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Public Relations to lead communications, media relations, messaging, and public outreach.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multimedia journalism, public relations, or communications, with the ability to develop compelling stories, build media relationships, create engaging content, and communicate effectively with the public.

The Director will work closely with the Council Member and senior staff to develop communications strategies, manage media relations, coordinate press events, prepare speeches and statements, and oversee digital and multimedia content.

SALARY

$80,000–$120,000, depending on experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute communications, media, and public relations strategies.
• Advise the Council Member and staff on messaging and media opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, citywide, ethnic, and community media.
• Respond to media inquiries and lead rapid-response communications.
• Draft press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, op-eds, and other communications materials.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, media events, and public announcements.
• Identify, develop, and pitch compelling stories to media outlets.
• Produce and oversee multimedia content, including videos, interviews, and social media campaigns.
• Manage website, newsletter, social media, and other digital communications.
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and effective public messaging.
• Coordinate communications with Legislative, Land Use, Finance, Constituent Services, and other teams.
• Supervise and support communications staff and media assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in public relations, multimedia journalism, communications, government, public affairs, or a related field.
• Multimedia journalism or TV reporting background strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong media relationships and knowledge of the New York City media landscape.
• Experience producing videos, conducting interviews, and creating engaging multimedia content.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, creativity, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Must be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
• In-person position.
• NYC residency required within 90 days of appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following materials:

• Resume
• Writing sample: A press release, op-ed, speech, article, or digital communications piece.
• Two video samples: Each under two minutes, demonstrating your reporting, interviewing, public speaking, or multimedia production skills.

Please send all materials to [e-mail].

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• The New York City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.