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Director Of Media Relations
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities. For more information about DCWP, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/dcwp. DCWP is seeking a Director of Media Relations for DCWP's External Affairs (EA) Division. The Director of Media Relations will develop and implement the press strategy in collaboration with (EA) leadership; serve as a senior agency spokesperson, and manage daily press operations, including managing the press office. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement the press strategy; Research and cultivate relationships with reporters and editors. Serve as a senior agency spokesperson and manage daily press operations; Supervise the agency press office; Strategize on proactively generating coverage, pitching to targeted outlets, and coordinating press conferences and interviews, and responding to incoming news media requests on deadline, including drafting statements, researching background information, and coordinating messaging with relevant staff. Draft, edit, review and finalize press materials (press advisories and releases, op-eds, statements, letters to the editor, and other external communications), ensuring that they are clear, accurate, engaging, timely and newsworthy. Prepare spokespeople and staff for interviews with media outlets to ensure accuracy of information and delivery of key messages. Work closely with the press staff of sister agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and business groups, to plan and execute events of different types, including roundtables, press conferences, and panel discussions. Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree awarded upon completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience in public relations, journalism or editorial work, of which two (2) years shall have been in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity in public relations and publicity; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent. Preferred Skills Excellent writing skills, including proven and extensive experience writing and editing press releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, blog posts, op-eds, etc Strong project management skills, including organization and analytical skills, ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail Strong knowledge and experience working with New York City media. Established relationships with reporters and editors Strong ability to condense complex and/or dense information, including the law, in a brief and engaging way Ability to work with multiple divisions to find newsworthy stories and pitch stories and events to newspapers and television stations Ability to manage a lean team through a fast-paced environment Fluency in another language is a bonus Knowledge of New York City government and Interest in consumer, worker, and business issues. 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. 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.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities. For more information about DCWP, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/dcwp. DCWP is seeking a Director of Media Relations for DCWP's External Affairs (EA) Division. The Director of Media Relations will develop and implement the press strategy in collaboration with (EA) leadership; serve as a senior agency spokesperson, and manage daily press operations, including managing the press office. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement the press strategy; Research and cultivate relationships with reporters and editors. Serve as a senior agency spokesperson and manage daily press operations; Supervise the agency press office; Strategize on proactively generating coverage, pitching to targeted outlets, and coordinating press conferences and interviews, and responding to incoming news media requests on deadline, including drafting statements, researching background information, and coordinating messaging with relevant staff. Draft, edit, review and finalize press materials (press advisories and releases, op-eds, statements, letters to the editor, and other external communications), ensuring that they are clear, accurate, engaging, timely and newsworthy. Prepare spokespeople and staff for interviews with media outlets to ensure accuracy of information and delivery of key messages. Work closely with the press staff of sister agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and business groups, to plan and execute events of different types, including roundtables, press conferences, and panel discussions. Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree awarded upon completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience in public relations, journalism or editorial work, of which two (2) years shall have been in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity in public relations and publicity; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent. Preferred Skills Excellent writing skills, including proven and extensive experience writing and editing press releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, blog posts, op-eds, etc Strong project management skills, including organization and analytical skills, ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail Strong knowledge and experience working with New York City media. Established relationships with reporters and editors Strong ability to condense complex and/or dense information, including the law, in a brief and engaging way Ability to work with multiple divisions to find newsworthy stories and pitch stories and events to newspapers and television stations Ability to manage a lean team through a fast-paced environment Fluency in another language is a bonus Knowledge of New York City government and Interest in consumer, worker, and business issues. 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. 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.