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The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Executive Digital Content Strategist who will be responsible for writing all communications targeted to potential candidates for FDNY careers. This will include ongoing career news and any other necessary communications Operating in an Executive level the position will require maintenance and additional development of the Join FDNY Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts, as well as other social media that may be added to our ongoing efforts to remain in contact with any applicants seeking FDNY careers.

The role further includes:
- Overseeing budget and resources necessary to maintain digital platforms.
- Oversight on departmental strategies regarding the recruitment strategies for FDNY careers.
- Serve as the Executive Producer for the Join FDNY Podcast.
- Supervise Social Media Coordinator.
- Responsible for writing news content for Human Resources, FDNY Affinity Groups and FDNY Sports.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position.

Sophisticated ability to communicate across all platforms strong writing and storytelling skills, photography, video editing and podcasting experience. Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.