Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Advisor for Communications and Strategic Initiatives supports the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs (IA) in advancing New York City’s global engagement and strategic communications priorities. Working closely with IA leadership, City Hall, City agencies, and external partners, the Advisor helps develop initiatives, partnerships, and public messaging that position New York City as a global leader on international solidarity and international collaboration in support of the City’s affordability agenda. Working closely with the Commissioner, the Advisor helps coordinate the City’s engagement with foreign governments, international institutions, global city networks, and community stakeholders, while leading communications and digital storytelling efforts that connect international engagement to the daily lives of New Yorkers. The role plays a key part in shaping how the City communicates its global leadership through media relations, public messaging, social media, and multimedia content production.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working on international solidarity or global justice initiatives.
• Strong writing, videography, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and government work into clear, compelling multimedia storytelling.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced public environments and collaborate with senior leadership, government agencies, communications teams, and external partners.
• Knowledge of New York City’s diaspora communities, global politics, and international social movements.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media production, public affairs, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, journalism, digital media, public affairs, or related fields, including experience in video production, social media content creation, graphic design, and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, international partnerships, and special projects that advance mayoral priorities related to international solidarity, global cooperation, and the affordability agenda.
• Support the City’s participation in international convenings, diplomatic engagements, multilateral forums, and global city networks.
• Draft speeches, talking points, press materials, briefing documents, op-eds, and other strategic communications for IA and City Hall leadership.
• Lead the production of digital and multimedia content including social media, short-form video, photography, and visual storytelling that communicates the City’s international engagement in clear, accessible, and compelling ways.
• Coordinate media and visual coverage of diplomatic meetings, international delegations, public events, and mayoral engagements in partnership with the City Hall Press Office.
• Translate complex international and policy issues into accessible public narratives that demonstrate how global partnerships and international cooperation strengthen New York City and improve life for New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level