• Serve as the Mayor’s Office liaison to agencies, including assisting with the communication of Administration messages.

• Direct the Deputy Mayor’s staff, holding regular staff meetings, and handling all hiring and personnel matters for the Office.

• Assist the Deputy Mayor with oversight of structural or organizational issues facing agencies, as well as advising on key hiring or appointments within those agencies.

• Assist the Deputy Mayor with management of the Communications, Press, Creative Communications, Community and Ethnic Media, Speechwriting, and Research teams.

• Act as a project manager on additional mayoral initiatives within the Deputy Mayor’s portfolio.

• Coordinate internal communications to ensure the Deputy Mayor is briefed and prepared for all meetings & events, while also working with staff to confirm objectives.

• Strategize and coordinate with senior leadership on policy issues, programs, and communication plans.

• Serve as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, civic organizations, and stakeholders to communicate City messages on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor.

• Communications responsibilities will also include identifying, organizing, and coordinating press announcements, press releases, events, media strategies, and speaking requests.

• Coordinate with all agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions relevant to the work of the office – coordinate communications and outreach strategies and ensure positive and efficient relationships between all stakeholders.

• Help ensure the Deputy Mayor is prepared for all events and has the appropriate briefing materials.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in communications or a related field, with a preference for government, politics, public affairs, or strategic communications.

• You have 5+ years of leadership and management experience.

• 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 advanced writing skills, interpersonal skills, and media knowledge required.

• 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 are proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

• You have a willingness to work non-traditional hours. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications does not work 9-5 hours and requires team members to be on-call nights, early mornings, weekends, and on holidays. You can work a flexible work schedule.

• You have prior New York City press experience and/or prior government, political, and/or campaign communications experience is strongly preferred.

• You must maintain confidentiality and use outstanding judgment on a daily basis.