Communications Director
Core
Lead the Press and Public Information Unit as the agency's spokesperson, managing media relations, public outreach, and internal/external communications for the NYC Department for the Aging.
Role type
Senior IC Communications Director
Builds
Media campaigns, press releases, newsletters, briefing documents, and public-facing digital content
Domain
Public sector / Social services / Aging advocacy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Media relations, crisis communications, public speaking, content writing, team leadership, social media management, event coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in social services or public administration, experience with multi-channel marketing (print, digital, radio, TV)
Technologies
Social media platforms, public-facing website management tools
Responsibilities
Serve as the agency's spokesperson and representative; pitch and place stories in local and national media; oversee responses to press inquiries; manage the development and launch of promotional and PSA campaigns; write press releases, Op-Eds, and media statements; coordinate press conferences and events; supervise unit staff; act as liaison to other agency press offices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
