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City of New York · 7 hours ago

Press Secretary

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking an experienced Press Secretary to join the Manhattan Borough President’s Office communications team. This role involves drafting press materials, managing media relations, and executing a modern communications strategy to engage the public.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Draft and edit press releases, statements, quotes, talking points, op-eds, speeches, testimony, and public remarks

Serve as the primary on-the-record spokesperson and main point of contact for the press

Manage incoming media inquiries, coordinate interviews, pitch stories, and maintain relationships with local, citywide, and national media

Lead day-to-day press operations while integrating announcements, policy rollouts, and events into a digital-first and social-first communications approach

Write and edit content for email blasts, website updates, and all official social media channels when necessary

Collaborate with the Digital Director on rapid response messaging, video, and real-time communications

Support major public events and announcements, including occasional evenings and weekends

Assist with special projects, publications, and internal communications as needed

Excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-visibility environment are essential

Qualification

Media relations managementDigital communications strategyExceptional writing skillsSocial media proficiencyVideo production skillsPublic relations experienceMultitasking abilityProficiency with Microsoft OfficeProficiency with WordPressSpanish language skillsChinese language skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative working style

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, Journalism or Public Relations

Three years of satisfactory full-time experience in public relations, Journalism or Advertising, including a year and a half (18 months) in a responsible Supervisory, Administrative or Consultative capacity

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats: press, digital, long-form, speeches, testimony, and op-eds

Proven experience managing media relations and press events

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute communications in a digital-first, social-media environment

Experience supporting and maintaining an official website and publishing across social platforms

Familiarity with video and audio scripting, producing, and editing strongly preferred

Knowledge of government, education, or nonprofit ecosystems, particularly in New York City

Collaborative working style, strong multitasking ability, and comfort operating under tight deadlines

Proficiency with modern communications tools and platforms, including: Mailchimp, Microsoft Office, WordPress, livestream platforms, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), X, Linked In, YouTube, and emerging social channels

Spanish or Chinese language skills are a plus