The Communications Team supports the work of the Comptroller’s office to secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers by disseminating information to promote public accountability, highlighting key initiatives, and advancing the conversation on key policy objectives. The Team provides the public-facing voice of the office, working with the press to share information, using digital tools to communicate directly with New Yorkers, and creating communications products to explain the work of the office.

The Senior Press Officer will execute the office’s communications strategy and conduct media relations in coordination with the Press Secretary and Deputy Comptroller for Communications & Strategic Initiatives. Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Execute communications strategies to establish the Office as a trusted voice on government and fiscal transparency, oversight, and accountability.

- Draft, edit, and distribute press releases and statements, talking points, and responses to incoming press inquiries on a wide range of issues from housing to transportation to criminal justice.

- Pitch and place stories and profiles on key priorities and announcements from the office.

- Plan and coordinate logistics for press conferences and events, including staffing them as needed.

- Monitor news and social media pertaining to New York City and issues pertaining to the work of the office of the Comptroller to turn into rapid response.

- Work closely with other communications staff and issue experts from the Audit, Claims, Contracts, Policy divisions on a wide range of issues pertaining to the city and the work of the Comptroller’s office.

- Develop and manage strong working relationships with reporters and editors.

- Work with team members to align press and digital strategy.

- Perform other related duties and assignments as may be required.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least two (2) or more years communications experience in a government, advocacy, political, non-profit and/or multi-language media settings; or,

2. An associate degree from an accredited college and four (4) or more years of professional experience as described above; or,

3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience mentioned above.


PREFERRED SKILLS:


- Strong writing ability, attention to detail, and communications judgment.

- Knowledge of and interest in the government and political landscape of New York.

- Familiarity and/or comfort with policy and budget issues that pertain to the work of the NYC Comptroller’s office.

- Ability and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

- Strong commitment to racial and economic justice, public service, and a team culture that values collaboration and feedback.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Certain residency requirements may apply. Vacancy notices listed as “Until Filled” will be posted for at least five workdays.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.