Strategic Press Deputy for DOT Communications

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Deputy Press Secretary within the NYC Department of Transportation Press Office to convey information on DOT initiatives to media, write remarks, press releases, agency statements, and responses. The role involves identifying and pitching outlets, staffing senior staff for interviews and events, and planning press events.

The Deputy will coordinate messaging with partner agencies and serve as the primary liaison between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related activities; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or
• Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above, with at least one year of experience as in 1 above.

Responsibilities

• Convey information on NYC DOT initiatives to the media through remarks, press releases, agency statements and responses.
• Identify and pitch media outlets to cover DOT initiatives.
• Prep and staff senior staff for interviews and public events.
• Plan and organize press events and coordinate messaging with partner agencies.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic media outlets.

Skills

Media relations

Public speaking

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years community work

HS diploma + 6 years community work

Equivalent education/experience to 1/2 above

Job description

City of New York seeks a Deputy Press Secretary within the NYC Department of Transportation Press Office to convey information on DOT initiatives to media, write remarks, press releases, agency statements, and responses. The role involves identifying and pitching outlets, staffing senior staff for interviews and events, and planning press events.

The Deputy will coordinate messaging with partner agencies and serve as the primary liaison between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic