Deputy Press Secretary

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is recruiting for a Deputy Press Secretary within the City of New York's Department of Transportation Press Office.

The role involves drafting remarks, press releases, agency statements, and responses; pitching DOT initiatives to media; preparing senior staff for interviews and events; planning press events and coordinating messages with partner agencies. Reporting to the Press Secretary, the Deputy Press Secretary will serve as the main contact between the NYC DOT Press

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 97,593

Job Description

The candidate will serve as a Deputy Press Secretary in the Department of Transportation’s Press Office and perform a variety of duties. As part of the NYC DOT Press Office, the Deputy Press Secretary will be responsible for conveying information on various NYC DOT initiatives to the media through: writing remarks, press releases, agency statements, and press responses; identifying and pitching media outlets on DOT initiatives; prepping and staffing senior staff for interviews and public events; planning and organizing press events; and coordinating messaging with partner agencies. Reporting to the agency’s Press Secretary, the selected candidate will also serve as the primary point of contact between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic media outlets.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.