Deputy Press Secretary

Deputy Mayor for Communications | Press Office

Position:
Deputy Press Secretary

Job Number: 44134

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

Deputy Press Secretaries report to the Deputy Mayor for Communications, Press Secretary and the

First Deputy Press Secretary to 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 members of the press. 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 Mayor Adams and 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.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) to ten (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.

• You have a 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.

• You have the 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.

• You have previous on-the-record experience is desirable. The ability to shape stories off-the-

record and on background is required.

• You have 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.

• You have the ability to work well independently and as a productive member of the Mayor’s

Press Office and wider team.

• You have 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 $95,000 to $110,000.

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.

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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