The newly created position of Communications Officer in the Communications Unit would be a position that would support both the Press Secretary and Internal Comms staff enhancing their ability to perform their principal tasks.
Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Officer’s time would be split on a flexible basis depending on the needs of the Unit.
The position would assist the Press Secretary by:
- Following along and monitor external communications for the agency, including press relations, helping to research and update media lists, manage media databases and whatever the Press Secretary deems necessary.
- Identify newsworthy moments, flag communications risks, and align messaging.
- Learn how to and support agency leadership at press events and speaking engagements.
- Prepare the Corporation Counsel and others for public appearances and media interviews.
- Assist in the Daily News Clips.
The position would assist the Internal Comms person by:
- Maintain and update the agencies publications, prepare for the annual report and awards booklet and any other publications as needed.
- Support and maintain whatever is necessary in both the internet and intranet sites.
- Enhance an engaging digital and social media presence.
Preferred skills for the position would be:
- Knowledge of New York City and State Government and politics.
- Knowledge of New York State and Federal Courts.
- Experience interfacing and working with reporters, including responding to inquiries - existing relationships in media a plus, including but not limited to with editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for television, radio. newspapers, magazines and social media.
- Experience in developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans.
- Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy.
- Familiarity with the profession and the materials of communication, press releases, remarks, op-eds, advisories, event briefings.
- Superior Writing/composition and editing skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, and social media.
- Research skills - attention to detail - ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data.
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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.
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