Staff Writer, Public Affairs & Correspondence

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Mayor’s Office invites applications for a Staff Writer in the Office of Correspondence & Ceremonial Affairs. You will craft language for Mayoral letters, certificates, greetings, and proclamations in a deadline-driven environment, writing in the Mayor’s voice to reflect policy priorities.

You will vet organizations, research topics, and work with Senior Researcher and Senior Editor, using IQ process management to track requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required, and a writing test will be administered.
• 2-3 years of demonstrated writing ability within a business setting.
• Ability to write concisely, quickly, accurately, and confidently across a variety of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Write certificates, letters, greetings, citations, and proclamations for specific focus areas.
• Conduct vetting of organizations/requestors within focus areas to ensure accuracy of written content.
• Collaborate with Senior Researcher and Senior Editor on the production of original text that aligns with the voice and values of the Mayor.
• Utilizing the Intranet Quorum (IQ) process management system through which correspondence requests are digitally tracked and archived.
• Completing special writing assignments, as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The City of New York's Mayor’s Office invites applications for a Staff Writer in the Office of Correspondence & Ceremonial Affairs. You will craft language for Mayoral letters, certificates, greetings, and proclamations in a deadline-driven environment, writing in the Mayor’s voice to reflect policy priorities.

You will vet organizations, research topics, and work with Senior Researcher and Senior Editor, using IQ process management to track requests.