Deputy Press Secretary — Media & Communications Lead

City of New York; 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

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