The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department is recruiting for a Director of Communications who, working in close coordination with the Mayor’s Press Office, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision-making, will develop and manage the agency’s communications as it relates to press and public information. The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Responsible for developing and overseeing all strategy for communication with the public, the press, and other organizations
- Conceiving and implementing a broad strategic public affairs plan and determining the most effective communications, public education, and engagement tactics
- Shaping the language, images, and multimedia that represent DOP and its work compellingly, convincingly, and accurately. Ensuring consistent, clear messaging across all modes of communication, including traditional and new media, in-depth analytic reports, op-eds, fact sheets, testimony, text for video and podcasts, speeches, proposals, and presentations
- Managing media relations, including story development, media targeting, pitching, and relationship management. Planning proactive media campaigns and outreach, as well as rapid-response work in reaction to breaking news. Monitoring the media for opportunities to engage.
- Daily responsibilities include responding to inquiries from reporters, coordinating content on the DOP public website, intranet, and social media, disseminating information concerning DOP activities and programming

PRESS OFFICER (OFFICE OF THE M - 6087A

- A baccalaureate from an accredited college/university. A minimum of five (5) years of full-time, relevant professional experience in public affairs and/or journalism. Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. - Outstanding written and communication skills, including proven ability to translate complex social science research and recommendations into engaging documents targeted to experts and practitioners, decision makers, journalists, and the public. - Knowledge of the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New York City preferred. - Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, balance competing priorities, work independently and within a fast-paced and team environment, paying close attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure. - Effective and creative management skills, which includes leadership ability with the capacity to work both independently and cooperatively to effect key strategies

New York City residency is not required for this position however, you must reside in New York State.

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.