Deputy Press Secretary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Deputy Press Secretary in the Bureau of Public Information. Reporting directly to the Press Secretary, the successful candidate is responsible for collaborating in the development and implementation of agency communications (both external and internal).

• Serve as liaison with the media, general public and other city agency public relations officers.
• Function as an official spokesperson for FDNY with news media (print, TV, radio, internet). Field inquiries via phone/e-mail from accredited news agencies, as such requests pertain to the FDNY and its employees, operations, sponsored events, etc. Properly research such requests and, in consultation with Deputy Commissioner for Public Information, respond to such inquiries.
• Develop, write, edit and/or rewrite briefings, advisories, website/print articles, pamphlets, social media posts, and speeches for FDNY leadership and other related written material to provide information about FDNY for internal/external use.
• Work with other Bureaus within the Office of Public Information - Special Events, Digital and Media (Websites and Publications), External Affairs, and Community Affairs to coordinate internal/external coverage and documentation of events.
• Work with FDNY Social Media team on content creation and external messaging highlighting positive work of the Department
• Establish relationships with agency heads, key personnel within the agency and with representatives of the various media in order to coordinate and disseminate information necessary for the effective functioning of agency programs and missions.
• Must be willing to work off hours (nights/weekend) as needed.
• Responds to FDNY emergency incidents as needed

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
• minimum 2 years experience in public relations and/or in tv/print media
• strong writing skills
• knowledge of social media
• ability to work in fast paced/high stress environment

To Apply

NON-CITY EMPLOYEES/EXTERNAL CANDIDATES PLEASE GO TO https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

CITY EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY VIA EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/

55-a Program

55A:

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Work Location

9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn N

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.