Deputy Communications Director for the Office of Mass Engagement
Core
Develop messaging and communications strategies for major community engagements, coordinate citywide communications, and build organizing capacity to connect New Yorkers to the administration and civic life.
Role type
Deputy Communications Director (Public Engagement & Mass Mobilization)
Builds
Citywide public engagement campaigns, community organizing initiatives, and unified administration messaging
Domain
Municipal government / Public Affairs / Community Organizing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, narrative development, media relations, event communications, content creation (speeches, scripts, social media), stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in grassroots organizing, faith-based partnerships, immigrant/ethnic community engagement, digital communications
Technologies
Social media platforms, content management systems, media monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Develop messaging strategies for community events; coordinate messaging across city agencies; build proactive communications calendars; draft remarks and talking points; partner with press office for media coverage; collaborate on digital content production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC