Press Secretary

DISCLAIMER: Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship of any kind for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

THE AGENCY:
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs resilient infrastructure and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans expands housing access and economic opportunity and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning analyzes data conducts policy analysis and creates open data and civic engagement tools.

The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service collaboration and creativity and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at DIVISION:
The Communications Division leads all external communications for the agency including press relations digital and social media public announcements website content and major publications. The team translates complex land use housing and planning policy into clear accessible and compelling public narratives helping build awareness of and enthusiasm for the agencys work.

THE POSITION:
DCP is looking for a dynamic and creative Press Secretary to serve as the agencys primary press contact reporting to the Communications Director. Part of a collaborative fast-paced Communications team the Press Secretary is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and longer-term media strategies that advance the agencys mission and respond effectively to a rapidly evolving news environment. including on evenings and weekends as needed.

The Press Secretary will:
- Serve as the agencys primary media spokesperson manage incoming press inquiries and proactively pitch stories to local regional and national outlets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and editors covering planning land use and government.
- Draft press releases statements talking points op-eds and other written materials and prepare agency leadership and staff for interviews panels and public events.
- Collaborate with policy divisions senior leadership and government partners to identify newsworthy moments flag communications risks and align messaging.
- Support agency leadership at press events and speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with team members to support an engaging digital and social media presence.

TO APPLY:
Visit and follow the steps below:
for job ID number: 770512
on the job business title: Press Secretary
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Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via Applications via regular mail fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship of any kind for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

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Qualifications :

1.A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English journalism or public relations plus five (5) years of full-time paid experience in public relations journalism or advertising including two (2) years in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity; or

2.A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above. Graduate study in English journalism or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience. However all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative supervisory or consultative experience in public relations journalism or advertising.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time