First Deputy Press Secretary

Press Office

Position Title: First Deputy Press Secretary

Job Number: 35402

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’ Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Press Office leads the effort to inform, update, and engage New Yorkers about Mayor Adams’ commitments to fighting income inequality, ensuring every child gets a quality education, ensure every community is safe, and every New Yorker has an affordable place to call home.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Reporting to the Press Secretary, The First Deputy Press Secretary will develop and execute effective communication strategies across City agencies. The First Deputy Press Secretary helps to manage a fast-paced and dynamic communication plan that helps to accomplish day-to-day relationships with local and national media. He/she will work closely with the Press Secretary to execute a plan that is purposeful, efficient, and effective. Under the leadership of the Press Secretary, the First Deputy ensures that the press office remains top-of-mind for every decision made by the administration and helps to ensure that news stories are released when they need to be and in a way that meets the needs of both the government and the public.

• Keeps abreast of media-relevant issues and informs staff of scheduled appearances by the Mayor.
• Assists Press Secretary in coordinating all details of press conferences with Mayor Adams and other senior administration officials, booking media appearances, and major media events.
• Screens, responds to, or refers press inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Maintains relationships with media outlets and monitors media coverage.
• Updates Mayor’s media contact lists; maintains archive of press releases and related media publications.
• Develops and drafts press releases, columns, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, and talking points.
• Reviews daily news articles and creates press clips to circulate and file relevant items.
• Trains and supervises press team.

About You

• You are a strong writer, who can tell a story clearly and concisely is a must, as is a clear understanding of all AP-style rules.
• You can think creatively, embrace new approaches and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems, while working collaboratively with a diverse constituency
• You have strong written communication and verbal skills.
• You can operate in a fast-paced environment, often under short and shifting deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
• You have experience leading and managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced setting.
• You have on-the-record experience and can shape stories off-the-record and on background.
• You can juggle multiple priority assignments effectively.
• You can work non-traditional hours and be on call.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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 welcome to apply.

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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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