Senior Project Manager, Community & Media Relations

New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Vision and hearing benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Employer-covered life insurance

Up to 25 vacation days

Floating holidays and Summer Fridays

Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation seeks a Senior Project Manager, Community & Media Relations in New York, NY. The role advances NYCEDC’s mission by developing media strategies, engaging communities, and coordinating across government and external partners.

You will lead targeted outreach, create messaging that translates complex initiatives for diverse audiences, and protect the organization’s reputation across earned, owned and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in communications, public affairs, media relations or related field.
• Experience leading complex communications initiatives and proactive media relations strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build partnerships, align stakeholders, and manage expectations with reporters and partners.
• Proven ability to translate goals into actionable work plans and drive execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communications; familiarity with media measurement, social media, and multimedia tools is preferred.
• NYC residency required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community and media outlets to support coverage of NYCEDC projects.
• Integrate community platforms and digital media into announcements and strategies.
• Plan targeted media outreach, briefings, site tours, interviews, and content placement.
• Develop press releases, remarks, talking points, and other messaging materials.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging across projects.
• Collaborate with City Hall communications and external partners on shared priorities.
• Support press events, time-sensitive responses, and crisis communications.
• Monitor media coverage and assess outreach effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Partnership building

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Media relations

Digital/media tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital communications tools

Media measurement

Social media

Video creation

Design platforms

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Community & Media Relations

New York, New York, United States

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Public Affairs department advances NYCEDC’s mission by communicating the organization’s projects, programs, and initiatives to the public and key stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager, Community & Media Relations develops and executes media strategies that strengthen NYCEDC’s engagement with community and broader media outlets. The position leads targeted outreach, supports broader media relations and crisis communications efforts, and works across NYCEDC and City government to communicate complex initiatives clearly and effectively across earned, owned and digital media channels. This role also builds external relationships that expand the reach of NYCEDC’s communications and help protect the organization’s reputation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain relationships with community, traditional, new media and other relevant media outlets to support accurate and effective coverage of NYCEDC projects and initiatives.
• Integrate community and emerging platforms and digital media engagement into major announcements, communications plans, and proactive media strategies to expand reach and advance organizational objectives.
• Plan and lead targeted media outreach, including briefings, site tours, interviews, speaking opportunities, and the placement of culturally relevant content.
• Develop press releases, executive remarks, media briefs, talking points, summaries, press pitches digital communications, executive communications and other presentation materials that translate complex information into clear and accessible messaging.
• Partner with internal departments to develop coordinated communications strategies and maintain consistent messaging across projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with City Hall communications teams, City agencies, external partners, and other stakeholders on shared communications priorities.
• Support press events, time-sensitive media responses, and crisis communications activities in collaboration with Public Affairs leadership and team members.
• Monitor media coverage and engagement to assess the effectiveness of outreach strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen NYCEDC’s communications and reputation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, journalism, government communications, political campaigns, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex communications initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups and executing proactive media relations strategies.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Track record of building partnerships, fostering alignment, and managing expectations with reporters, media outlets, community stakeholders, government partners, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to translate goals into actionable work plans, manage cross-functional priorities, and drive execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital communications or multimedia tools; experience with media measurement, social media, video creation, or design platforms is preferred.
• NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.

Salary Range

$84,000 - $86,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy .

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance . We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining , and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity , consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc .