Deputy Press Secretary, Ethnic and Community Media

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with ethnic media outlets, journalists, and community voices
• Develop proactive media strategies for ethnic and community press engagement
• Manage relationships with creators, neighborhood pages, and cultural figures
• Oversee development of creator activations such as press conferences and campaign rollouts
• Integrate new media and community press into broader communications strategies
• Draft talking points, briefing materials, and Q&A for creator and community media interviews
• Identify moments to insert the Mayor into real-time cultural and political conversations
• Coordinate quick-turn creator and community media responses to breaking news

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 4+ years of experience in government communications, digital media, political campaigns, or creator partnerships
• Deep online and cultural fluency within New York City
• Strong understanding of ethnic media ecosystems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-moving environments

About the Company

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.