Position Information

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AgencyExecutive Chamber of New York State

TitleNYC Deputy Press Secretary

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $90000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 633 3rd Ave

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of full-time, professional experience in communications, writing, and/or press.
A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of this experience.
A strong interest and knowledge of government and public policy highly desirable.


Preferred Skills:

Experience working with media and reporters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to public service and understanding of NYS Government

Duties Description The New York State Executive Chamber seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as a Deputy
Press Secretary. This individual will lead press and media strategy for an assigned portfolio of
agencies and special interests.


Duties:

Leads press and media correspondence pertaining to their assigned portfolio, including (but not limited to) responding to incoming inquiries, conducting reporter outreach, and identifying news opportunities.
Works closely with the Press Secretary, First Deputy Press Secretary, and Director of Press Operations to construct press strategies and messaging for programs and policies within their assigned portfolio.
Serves as press lead for all events pertaining to their assigned portfolio.
Ensures the accuracy and correctness of information released to and published by the media pertaining to their assigned portfolio.
Prepares press materials, including (but not limited to) releases, statements, responses to media inquiries, etc.
Collaborates directly with the Deputy Communications Directors assigned to relevant portfolios to assist in the development of communications strategies that further the Governor’s agenda.
Works directly with administration agencies and authorities within their assigned portfolio to develop press strategies for reporter outreach.
Performs research as needed, for preparations of press materials, briefings, and any other information to be disseminated to the public.
Works with Press Assistants to compile news clips and briefings for reports pertaining to their assigned portfolio.
Performs other duties as required.

Additional Comments Evening and weekend work will be required on a regular basis in addition to potential travel around New York State.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Executive Chamber Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Resumes@exec.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit resume and cover letter with your application with the position title in the subject line.