Emergency Management Press Spokesperson

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Emergency Management seeks a Press Officer to join its External Affairs bureau and serve on the front line of the City's public communications during emergencies, major incidents, and daily agency operations.

The Press Officer manages relationships with news media and helps develop and execute public information strategies that reach New Yorkers with clear, timely, and accurate information. The role requires strong judgment and excellent writing in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex information into clear messages for broad audiences.
• Ability to work quickly in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
• Excellent writing and solid news instincts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as agency spokesperson and manage relationships with news media.
• Develop and execute public information strategies to inform New Yorkers.
• Operate effectively during emergencies, major incidents, and daily operations.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public information

Strong writing

Job description

New York City Emergency Management seeks a Press Officer to join its External Affairs bureau and serve on the front line of the City's public communications during emergencies, major incidents, and daily agency operations.

The Press Officer manages relationships with news media and helps develop and execute public information strategies that reach New Yorkers with clear, timely, and accurate information. The role requires strong judgment and excellent writing in fast-paced environments.