• Deputy Press Secretary

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000.

     

    The New York Police Department is seeking a Deputy Press Secretary to work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information to formulate goals and set standards for the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) media relations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Prepare policy statements, reports, speeches, news releases and editorial responses. Ensure the accuracy and correctness of interpretation of information released to the media.

     

    - Initiate print and broadcast media coverage. May serve as an agency spokesperson or coordinate press interviews with the Police Commissioner and other key executive-level staff.

     

    - Prepare press briefings and initiate prep sessions prior to interviews and press conferences; coach and train NYPD staff in how to respond to the media.

     

    - Formulate media strategies in order to create visibility, awareness and positive perceptions of NYPD; effectively publicize NYPD's services, programs, initiatives, events and achievements; and promote the Department's image through print and broadcast media.

     

    - Research and update media list, manage media databases, and coordinates media outreach.

     

    - Arrange and coordinate photo opportunities to highlight new programs and initiatives, executive appointments, special events and positive achievements.

     

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    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years full- time satisfactory professional experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position, including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity.

    2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above; however, all candidates must possess eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity as described above.

     

    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: $ 68,213.00

     

    Salary Max: $187,716.00