Senior Communications Advisor, NYC Global Affairs

Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Mayor’s Office, through the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, seeks a Senior Advisor for Communications to shape global engagement messaging and elevate IA’s public profile.

You will work closely with the Commissioner, City Hall Press Office, and city agencies to craft compelling narratives, coordinate media outreach, and manage high-visibility communications for international initiatives affecting New Yorkers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in communications, journalism, digital media, public affairs, international relations, or related fields.
• Experience in video production, social media content creation, graphic design, and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies that advance IA’s priorities and strengthen its public profile.
• Lead press engagement, including media pitches, press releases, interview coordination, and earned media opportunities.
• Lead rapid response communications on emerging international issues and high-profile events.
• Draft speeches, talking points, statements, and other communications for IA leadership.
• Lead video and multimedia production, including interviews and event coverage.
• Coordinate press, photography, and video coverage of diplomatic meetings and public events.

Skills

Media relations

Video production

Writing & editing

Diplomatic communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The New York City Mayor’s Office, through the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, seeks a Senior Advisor for Communications to shape global engagement messaging and elevate IA’s public profile.

You will work closely with the Commissioner, City Hall Press Office, and city agencies to craft compelling narratives, coordinate media outreach, and manage high-visibility communications for international initiatives affecting New Yorkers.