Assistant Press Secretary
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation operates a high-volume press shop that serves as a main point of contact for local, national, and international press outlets. The press office explains how the agency delivers for New Yorkers and defends its critical, life-saving work. The Assistant Press Secretary works with deputies and reports to the Press Secretary. The role helps respond to media inquiries, pitch stories, draft press releases, organize press events, and write speeches. It also includes administrative tasks such as circulating press clips, helping manage the press calendar, and assisting with press-event operations.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of qualifying experience.
Responsibilities
- Respond to media inquiries.
- Pitch stories.
- Draft press releases.
- Organize press events.
- Write speeches.
- Circulate press clips.
- Help manage the press calendar.
- Assist with operations at press events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
