Assistant Press Secretary

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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. Administrative work includes 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 related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.

Responsibilities

• Help respond to media inquiries.
• Pitch stories to press outlets.
• Draft press releases.
• Organize press events.
• Assist with speechwriting.
• Circulate press clips.
• Help manage the press calendar.
• Assist with operations at press events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time