ASSOCIATE PRESS SECRETARY
ASSOCIATE PRESS SECRETARY
NYC Department of Social Services
Manhattan, NY
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APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE. OR BE IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE ON EXAM NO. 60816.
The Office of Press Relations and Press Communications initiative, develops, directs and administers press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services (DSS-HRA-DHS).
The Office of Press Relations and Press Communications initiative, develops, directs and administers
press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services,
the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services (DSS-HRA-DHS).
The Office for Press Relations and Press Communications is recruiting for one (1) Associate Public
Information Specialist NM level II to function as an Associate Press Secretary, who will:
interfacing with media contacts such as editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for
television, radio, newspapers and magazines, and responding to their inquiries within requested or
negotiated deadlines.
implementing edits and revisions throughout the drafting process and obtaining appropriate reviews
and approvals.
and execution of a successful New York City local reporter pitch strategy.
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above for Assignment Level I, at least one additional year of the full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising.
Preferred Skills
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
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 Office of Press Relations and Press Communications initiative, develops, directs and administers press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services (DSS-HRA-DHS).
The Office of Press Relations and Press Communications initiative, develops, directs and administers
press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services,
the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services (DSS-HRA-DHS).
The Office for Press Relations and Press Communications is recruiting for one (1) Associate Public
Information Specialist NM level II to function as an Associate Press Secretary, who will:
- Manage rapid response communication tasks and ensures information that is disseminated to the
interfacing with media contacts such as editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for
television, radio, newspapers and magazines, and responding to their inquiries within requested or
negotiated deadlines.
- Draft media advisories, press releases and other communications products by gathering and
implementing edits and revisions throughout the drafting process and obtaining appropriate reviews
and approvals.
- Communicate with the Mayor’s press office and press staff members across City agencies.
- Plan and staff press events, including collaboration with external partners, City Agencies, and
and execution of a successful New York City local reporter pitch strategy.
- Research and update media lists, manages media database and distribute DHS press releases.
Qualification Requirements
- A master's degree in journalism or public relations from an accredited college; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in public relations, journalism or advertising; or
- An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in public relations, journalism or advertising; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 credits from an accredited college.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above for Assignment Level I, at least one additional year of the full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in politics and/or government - Experience interfacing with media and/or journalists and media literacy - Writing/ composition and editing skills proficiency in grammar - Familiarity with Microsoft products, such as Word, Outlook etc - General knowledge of New York City (geography, politics, etc) - Familiarity with the profession and the materials of communications (press releases, remarks, op-eds, advisories, event briefings, etc) - Research skills - Attention to detail - Ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data - Experience 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 and magazines, and more) - Experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans - Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy - Experience coordinating across organizations/ working collaboratively on complex projects with a range of stakeholders - Quantitative skills preferred
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
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.
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