City of NY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Communications And Press

New york, NY

The New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) connects, mobilizes, and empowers New York City's Veteran community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families.

Job Specifications

Location

New york city, NY

Salary

$ 62,868.00 - $ 97,593.00 (Annual)

Published

a month ago

Career Level

Mid Level

Title Classification

Non-Competitive

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Deputy Press Secretary


The candidate will serve as a Deputy Press Secretary in the Department of Transportations Press Office and perform a variety of duties. As part of the NYC DOT Press Office, the Deputy Press Secretary will be responsible for conveying information on various NYC DOT initiatives to the media through: writing remarks, press releases, agency statements, and press responses; identifying and pitching media outlets on DOT initiatives; prepping and staffing senior staff for interviews and public events; planning and organizing press events; and coordinating messaging with partner agencies. Reporting to the agencys Press Secretary, the selected candidate will also serve as the primary point of contact between the NYC DOT Press Office and community and ethnic media outlets.

Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Experienced (non-manager)