The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City
Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor
Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough
president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the
world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy
stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets
the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively
seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications is at the heart of our mission to serve, empower,
and represent every resident of New York City. We are responsible for coordinating the citywide
communications strategy, including messaging from City Hall and all city agencies. Our goal is to ensure
the administration speaks with one voice, effectively and consistently communicating the
administration’s policies and their impact on everyday New Yorkers. The department includes several
teams: Communications, Press, Community and Ethnic Media (including Marketing), Speechwriting,
Research, and Creative Communications.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Reporting directly to the Deputy Mayor for Communications, the Chief of Staff is a key advisor and
instrumental part of the senior leadership team. In addition to managing staff, the Chief of Staff helps
to define the strategic vision for the Office and helps coordinate with dozens of city agencies on weekly
messages, interviews, media placements, social media posts, and more. The Chief of Staff also places a
critical support role in the office, ensuring that day to day operations is coordinated and running
smoothly.

- Serve as the Mayor's Office liaison to agencies, including assisting with the communication of
Administration messages.
- Direct the Deputy Mayor’s staff, holding regular staff meetings, and handling all hiring and
personnel matters for the Office.
- Assist the Deputy Mayor with oversight of structural or organizational issues facing agencies, as
well as advising on key hiring or appointments within those agencies.
- Assist the Deputy Mayor with management of the Communications, Press, Creative
Communications, Community and Ethnic Media, Speechwriting, and Research teams.
- Act as a project manager on additional mayoral initiatives within the Deputy Mayor's portfolio.
- Coordinate internal communications to ensure the Deputy Mayor is briefed and prepared for all
meetings & events, while also working with staff to confirm objectives.
- Strategize and coordinate with senior leadership on policy issues, programs, and
communication plans.
- Serve as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, civic organizations,
and stakeholders to communicate City messages on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the
Office of the Deputy Mayor.
- Communications responsibilities will also include identifying, organizing, and coordinating press
announcements, press releases, events, media strategies, and speaking requests.
- Coordinate with all agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions relevant to
the work of the office - coordinate communications and outreach strategies and ensure positive
and efficient relationships between all stakeholders.
- Help ensure the Deputy Mayor is prepared for all events and has the appropriate briefing
materials.

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About You

- You have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in communications or a related field,
with a preference for government, politics, public affairs, or strategic communications.
- You have 5+ years of leadership and management experience.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being a strong writer, who can tell
a story clearly and concisely, is a must, as is a clear understanding of all AP-style rules.
- You have advanced writing skills, interpersonal skills, and media knowledge required.
- You have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, often under short and shifting
deadlines and in high-pressure situations. The right individual must also be able to juggle
multiple priority assignments effectively.
- You are proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
- You have a willingness to work non-traditional hours. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for
Communications does not work 9-5 hours and requires team members to be on-call nights,
early mornings, weekends, and on holidays. You can work a flexible work schedule.
- You have prior New York City press experience and/or prior government, political, and/or
campaign communications experience is strongly preferred.
- You must maintain confidentiality and use outstanding judgment on a daily basis.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.