Chief Operating Officer, MOME

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Job Description

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s (MOME) mission is to support and strengthen New York City’s creative economy and make it accessible to all. The agency comprises four divisions: the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places; NYC Media, the largest municipal television and radio broadcasting entity in the country; Creative Sector Programs, which supports workforce development and the film, television, theater/live performance, music, publishing, advertising and digital content industries; and the Press Credentials Office (PCO), which issues access credentials for journalists. Information about the agency is available on our website: www.nyc.gov/mome.

MOME is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will report directly to the MOME Commissioner. The COO will be responsible for the daily operational performance of MOME and will be expected to partner with MOME’s executive staff, including the leaders of MOME’s divisions, to solve operating challenges, support major projects, work on business development projects, and develop agency policies, procedures, and plans. The COO will also work with other agencies, primarily City Hall, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Technology and Innovation, and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer include but not limited to:

• Oversee and advocate for MOME’s resource needs and budget in coordination with OTI and other agencies, including supervising the Assistant Commissioner, Financial Affairs; making recommendations to the MOME Commissioner about the agency’s budget; overseeing the preparation of MOME’s new needs requests and reports to OMB; overseeing administration of MOME’s contracts, procurement, and purchasing.
• Oversee personnel matters in coordination with OTI Human Resources, including supervising the Executive Director of Administration, overseeing all aspects of hiring and promotions, overseeing the performance evaluation process, and coordinating disciplinary actions.
• Support the provision of legal services, including, supporting the general counsel (who oversees the day-to-day legal work of the agency); helping the commissioner make business decisions necessary for the provision of legal services and making routine business decisions; promoting a culture of compliance including conveying policies to employees and overseeing regulatory reports.
• Oversee the Executive Director of the Press Credentials Office and provide support and supervision.
• Work on miscellaneous projects including leading and collaborating on business development projects assigned by the commissioner; liaising with City Hall and other City agencies; assisting with facilities-related projects, such as office and facilities relocations and capital projects.
• Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.
  
  

HOURS/SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to be on call and work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Manhattan, NY

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID # 747169

• Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
  
  

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the Disability Services Facilitator at DisabilityServices@media.nyc.gov or (212) 602-7400. Please do not send your application or resume to this email address.

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Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university (Juris Doctor preferred).
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time relevant professional experience in local government, public policy, public administration, or program development.
• A deep understanding of policy issues related to the City of New York and the provision of services across its five boroughs; and
• Demonstrated experience in task and information management, including adhering to targeted deadlines and problem solving.
  
  

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.

Salary Min: $103,355.00

Salary Max: $179,000.00

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