Executive Director

City of New York•New York City, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Communications & Policy, seeks an Executive Director of Public Information. The Executive Director will serve as a critical member of the Communications and Policy Division and will perform a series of tasks under the direction of the Division’s Associate Commissioner. With independent execution, the selected candidate will also collaborate with other Division team members, DDC colleagues and external agency partners. The Executive Director will oversee a Public Information Officer, providing supervision and guidance to the individual, encouraging growth and creativity. Work closely with other Units across the agency to generate ideas, as well as with the Intergovernmental and Community Outreach teams that are part of the Communications and Policy Division. Conduct and manage special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Only candidates who are permanent Administrative Public Information Specialist or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list for exam #5006 may apply.
Must include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title.
All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism or public relations, plus five (5) years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism or advertising, including two (2) years in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity; or
A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
All candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism or advertising.

Nice To Haves

Graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Leading a dynamic and responsive communications team that proactively develops and pitches stories in newspapers, industry journals, digital/internet media and magazines.
Finding additional media opportunities online, on radio, television, and social media to highlight DDC success stories and promote key issues.
Pitching and placing articles related to DDC's project achievements on critical policy issues like procurement reform, staff profiles, general interest, and more.
Drafting and overseeing responses to the media and public (i.e. general media; event inquiries; events attended by or on behalf of the Commissioner, as requested).
Maintaining interaction with the Mayor's Press Office and press officers from various City agencies and building relationships.
Overseeing event preparations for the Commissioner for speeches, public addresses, event attendance, ribbon cuttings, drafting hearing testimony etc.
Collaborating with the Digital Media Strategy and Creative Services teams on various initiatives, as well as with all the divisions within the agency.
Providing supervision and guidance to the Public Information Officer, encouraging growth and creativity.
Working closely with other Units across the agency to generate ideas, as well as with the Intergovernmental and Community Outreach teams that are part of the Communications and Policy Division.
Conducting and managing special projects as assigned.