Deputy Commissioner, Public Information
About The Position
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Office of Public Information. The Office of Public Information produces OTI’s public, inter-agency, and internal communications; craft language for press releases, public testimonies, social media posts, the website, and general correspondence; and act as the main point of contact for the media, elected and other government officials, and the public.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of progressively in computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, database administration, planning of data/information processing, user services, or area networks, at least 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative capacity in the areas of computer application performing these duties; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization and must possess at least three years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Responsibilities
- Respond to a myriad of press inquiries, including complex and difficult issues including safety and security, custody management, policy decisions, etc.
- Proactively pitch positive stories to press, including local and national media, regarding programmatic reforms, special initiatives, and coordinate OTI communications with the City Hall Press Office and other city agencies to ensure continuity of messaging
- Prepare public testimony, speeches and talking points for the Commissioner, while overseeing agency internal and external websites and publications
- Manage a targeted social media policy designed to inform discrete internal and external stakeholder groups including staff, regulatory bodies, elected officials, advocates
- Prepare appropriate written reports and memoranda summarizing findings and analysis from executed initiatives, surveys, inspections, audits and recommendations for performance improvement for submission to the Commissioner
- Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
