Deputy Press Secretary

Press Office

Position Title: Deputy Press Secretary
Job ID Number: 40267

About the Office:
The Mayor’s press office at City Hall is responsible for media monitoring, responding to media inquiries,
preparing senior administration officials for media interviews, and planning media events designed to
communicate accurate, timely information to the public.

About the Role:
The Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking a Deputy Press Secretary to serve in the
Mayor’s Press Office. Deputy Press Secretaries report to the Press Secretary and work alongside other
Deputy Press Secretaries and numerous city agencies to develop and execute effective communication
strategies. Deputy Press Secretaries must develop and maintain relationships with the press and other
media.

Daily responsibilities of the Deputy Press Secretaries will include:

• Interacting with top reporters covering City Hall, as well as those covering a range of other

agencies, and serving as a spokesperson for City Hall;

• Overseeing media relations for agencies within their portfolio;

• Writing, reviewing, and editing press releases, media advisories, briefing papers, and other

relevant materials;

• Putting together press events for Mayor Adams and various city agencies;

• Working to arrange interviews with senior administration officials, including Mayor Adams, and

staffing those interviews;

• Performing other duties as necessary.
  

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in media relations,

communications, or a related field demonstrating an increasing scope of work and responsibility.

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours. The Mayor’s Press Office does not work 9-5 hours and

requires team members to be on-call nights, early mornings, weekends, and on holidays.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, often under short and shifting deadlines and in

high-pressure situations. The right individual must also be able to juggle multiple priority
assignments effectively.

• Previous on-the-record experience is required, as is the ability to shape stories off-the-record and

on background.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being a strong writer, who can tell a story clearly

and concisely is a must, as is a clear understanding of all AP-style rules.

• Keen political sense and a pulse of what is happening on the ground across New York City.

• Prior fluency in other languages is desirable, but not required.

• Ability to work well independently and as a productive member of the Mayor’s Press Office and

wider team.

• Prior New York City press experience and/or prior government, political, and/or campaign

communications experience is strongly preferred.

Salary Range:
$95,000 - $110,000

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and three (3) references to Candidate Application

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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 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 welcomed to apply.

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