Deputy Director, Civic Communications

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayor's Office of the City of New York is seeking a Deputy Communications Director to connect New Yorkers to the administration, strengthen neighborhood organizing, and serve as the City Hall point person for agencies within the portfolio, including Office of Faith-Based Partnerships, Public Engagement Unit, NYC Service, Civic Engagement Commission, and more.

The ideal candidate will bring five+ years in communications, public affairs, organizing, or campaigns, with strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in communications or related fields.
• Ability to develop messaging for community engagements and citywide initiatives.
• Experience coordinating with multiple city agencies and departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop messaging strategies for major community engagements and events.
• Coordinate citywide communications with City Hall offices and agencies.
• Create narratives and opportunities to tell the administration's stories.
• Manage a proactive communications calendar for leadership and office portfolios.
• Draft remarks, talking points, press materials, and social content.

Skills

Communications

Public affairs

Organizing

Campaigns

Journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Mayor's Office of the City of New York is seeking a Deputy Communications Director to connect New Yorkers to the administration, strengthen neighborhood organizing, and serve as the City Hall point person for agencies within the portfolio, including Office of Faith-Based Partnerships, Public Engagement Unit, NYC Service, Civic Engagement Commission, and more.

The ideal candidate will bring five+ years in communications, public affairs, organizing, or campaigns, with strong written and verbal