Press Secretary

Press Office

Position
Press Secretary

Job Number: 41055

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five

boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York

City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,

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 serve the people of the greatest

city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s

economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable

that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as

we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities

visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

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.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Reporting directly to the Deputy Mayor for Communications, key responsibilities will include:

External Spokesperson

• Acts as primary spokesperson for the Mayor.

• Drafts, edits and/ or oversees the development of press statements, quotes, schedules, and

other written materials

• Talks to reporters, editors, daily to develop stories and manage relationships.

• Engages in and oversees press team rapid response.

Media Strategy

• Identifies news to release, positions to take to further strengthen the public’s understanding of

the values and priorities of the administration.

• Collaborates and partners with teams- digital and speechwriting – as well as other departments

(e.g., IGA) to develop innovative ways to communication information.

• Identifies strategic interviews and media opportunities for Mayor, other admin spokespeople,

and/ or validators.

Management and Collaboration

• Preps the Mayor for Q&A.

• Manage press team. This includes day-to-day assignments—overseeing pitching/responses,

staffing, office management - as well as fostering growth and development of the team.

• Ensure the coordination of press statements across various departments including comms,

DMs, digital and policy.

• Anticipates press interest and needs (ex. gaggle by the car to cover a hot topic)—and

coordinates with teams (Front Office, IGA ) to make sure it happens smoothly.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in media relations, communications, or a related

field demonstrating an increasing scope of work and responsibility. Prior fluency in other

languages is desirable, but not required.

• 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.

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

communications experience is strongly preferred.

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 $165,000 to $200,000.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable

accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment