Director of Communications

City of New York • New York City, NY

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF is seeking a Director of Communications. Reporting to the Senior Advisor & Director of External Affairs, the selected candidate will manage and coordinate press activities, serve as a key liaison to various personnel and organizations, act as the agency's chief spokesperson, and assist in public-facing efforts, press response preparation, testimonies, briefing materials, reporter outreach, and public remarks. The role also involves serving as a key press contact, assisting in rapid response and crisis communications, and formulating communication and press plans for DOF, MOPI, and ODTP.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating press activities around strategic initiatives, projects, and policy efforts.
• Serving as a key liaison to communications or press personnel in the Mayor’s Office, elected offices, government agencies, community boards, and external organizations.
• Serve as the agency’s chief spokesperson.
• Assist in the agency’s public facing efforts, press response preparation, testimonies, briefing materials, proactive reporter outreach, and public remarks.
• Serve as one of the key agency’s press contacts.
• Assist in leading the agency’s rapid response and crisis communications.
• Formulate and execute communication and press plans for DOF, MOPI, and ODTP.

What This Job Offers

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