Job description

Press Office

Position Title: Press Assistant

Job ID Number: 37784

About the Office:

The Mayor’s press office at City Hall is responsible for media monitoring, responding to media inquiries, preparing senior administration officials for media interviews, and planning media events designed to communicate accurate, timely information to the public.

About the Role:

Working in the New York City Mayor’s Press Office at City Hall, reporting to the Mayor’s Press Secretary and working closely with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Press Secretaries and Communications team, the MPOPA will provide administrative support and be responsible for aiding the office in handling the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Compiling daily morning press clips, meeting and event materials
• Handling the calendar of the press secretary
• Monitoring the media throughout the day through various platforms
• Maintaining media lists, and internal and external office contacts
• Drafting media advisories, press releases, public schedules, talking points and other briefing documents for the press office team, media and public
• Advising and pitching events and stories
• Sitting in on meetings and staffing events to record and take notes to be shared with the team
• Assisting the press office and communications team with other projects and tasks, as needed
• Work non-traditional hours and be on-call regularly, including weekends, holidays and emergency situations
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of professionalism, often under short deadlines and in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of media relations, public policy or journalism experience required
• Experience preferred
• Advanced writing skills required

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $95,000

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three (3) references to Candidate Application

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcomed to apply.

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As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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