Deputy Press Secretary

Company Description

Job Description

The Agency You'll Join

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York
City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,
Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn
borough president. The Adams' administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest
city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City's
economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable
that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as
we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You'll Work With

The Mayor's press office at City Hall is responsible for media monitoring, responding to media
inquiries, preparing senior administration officials for media interviews, and planning media events
designed to communicate accurate, timely information to the public.

The Problems You'll Solve

Deputy Press Secretaries report to the DM for Communications, Press Secretary and the First Deputy
Press Secretary to work alongside other Deputy Press Secretaries and numerous city agencies to
develop and execute effective communication strategies. Deputy Press Secretaries must develop and
maintain relationships with members of the press. Daily responsibilities of the Deputy Press Secretaries
will include:
- Interacting with top reporters covering City Hall, as well as those covering a range of other
agencies, and serving as a spokesperson for Mayor Adams and City Hall.
- Overseeing media relations for agencies within their portfolio.
- Writing, reviewing, and editing press releases, media advisories, briefing papers, and other
relevant materials.
- Putting together press events for Mayor Adams and various city agencies.
- Working to arrange interviews with senior administration officials, including Mayor Adams, and
staffing those interviews.
- Performing other duties as necessary.

About You

- You have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four 4 to 10 years of experience in media
relations, communications, or a related field demonstrating an increasing scope of work and
responsibility. Prior fluency in other languages is desirable but not required.
- You have a willingness to work non-traditional hours. The Mayor's Press Office does not work 9-
5 hours and requires team members to be on-call nights, early mornings, weekends, and
holidays.
- You have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, often under short and shifting
deadlines and in high-pressure situations. The right individual must also be able to juggle
multiple priority assignments effectively.
- You have previous on-the-record experience is desirable. The ability to shape stories off-the-record and on background is required.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being a strong writer, who can tell
a story clearly and concisely is a must, as is a clear understanding of all AP-style rules.
- You have the ability to work well independently and as a productive member of the Mayor's
Press Office and wider team.
- You have prior New York City press experience and/or prior government, political, and/or
campaign communications experience is strongly preferred.

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Qualifications

- You have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four 4 to 10 years of experience in media
relations, communications, or a related field demonstrating an increasing scope of work and
responsibility.
- You have a willingness to work non-traditional hours. The Mayor's Press Office does not work 9-
5 hours and requires team members to be on-call nights, early mornings, weekends, and
holidays.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.