Public Information Lead — Media & Crisis Communications

DGS Office of External Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Public Information at the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in New York City leads media outreach, crisis communications, and multi-channel messaging for the agency.

This role coordinates press responses, manages media relations, drafts communications, and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership. A strong writer with journalism or PR experience is essential, with travel about 25%.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in public relations, journalism, communications, media relations, advertising, or closely related field.
• Two years of supervisory-level experience.
• Associate's degree (or higher) in public relations, journalism, communications, or related discipline.
• Strong writing and strategic communications skills with journalism or news-driven PR background.
• Proficiency with traditional and social media platforms.
• Experience managing media relations and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead media outreach, crisis communications, and multi-channel messaging for OASAS.
• Coordinate press responses and manage media relations.
• Draft communications and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership.

Skills

Writing & communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Leadership & supervision

Multichannel/digital media

Education

Advanced degree in PR/Journalism/Communications

Job description

The Assistant Director of Public Information at the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in New York City leads media outreach, crisis communications, and multi-channel messaging for the agency.

This role coordinates press responses, manages media relations, drafts communications, and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership. A strong writer with journalism or PR experience is essential, with travel about 25%.