NYC Department of Social Services is hiring: Public Information & Media Relation

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE ON EXAM NO. 3086.

The Office of Press Relations & Press Communications, initiative, develops, directs, and administers press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services, the human resources administration and the department of homeless services (DSS-HRA-DHS).

The Office For Press Relations And Press Communications Is Recruiting For One (1) Associate Public Information Specialist Level II To Function As An Associate Press Secretary Who Will

Manage rapid response communication tasks and ensures information that is disseminated to the public is accurate and aligned with agency and administration's goals and objectives including interfacing with media contacts such as editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers etc. for television radio newspapers and magazines and responding to their inquiries within requested or negotiated deadlines.
Draft media advisories press releases and other communications products by gathering and analyzing policy information and current data from relevant agency experts. This includes implementing edits and revisions throughout the drafting process and obtaining appropriate reviews and approvals.
Communicate with the Mayor’s press office and press staff members across City agencies.
Plan and staff press events including collaboration with external partners city agencies and the Mayor's Office Development of event or initiative messaging, coordination with Agency staff and execution of successful New York City local reporter pitch strategy.
Research and update media lists, manage media databases, and distribute DHS press releases

Hours/Schedule: Mon-Fri 9-5

ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMATION - 60816

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A master's degree in journalism or public relations from an accredited college; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in public relations, journalism or advertising; or
An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in public relations, journalism or advertising; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 credits from an accredited college.

For Assignment Level II

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above for Assignment Level I, at least one additional year of the full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising.

Preferred Skills

Experience in politics and or government - Experience interfacing with media and or journalists and media literacy - Writing/composition and editing skills proficiency in grammar - Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Word, Outlook etc. - General knowledge of New York City (geography, politics, etc) - Familiarity with the profession and the materials of communications (press releases, remarks, op-eds, advisories, event briefings, etc) - Research skills - Attention to detail - Ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data - Experience working with reporters, including responding to inquiries (existing relationships in media a plus, including but not limited to with editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for television, radio, newspapers and magazines, and more) - Experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans - Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy - Experience coordinating across organizations/ working collaboratively on complex projects with a range of stakeholders - Quantitative skills preferred

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $63,195.00 – $71,410.00

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In Summary: The Office of Press Relations & Press Communications develops, directs, and administers press communications, media relations and information activities for the Department of Social Services, the human resources administration and the department of homeless services (DSS-HRA-DHS) The position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program .

En Español: Los solicitantes deben ser permanentes en el TITULO ASSOCIADO DE INFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA SPECIALISTA DEL SERVICIO CIVIL (DSS-HRA-DHS), estar permanentemente en un TITO COMPARABLE ELIGIBLER PARA 6.1.9 TITULO CHANGE O BE IMEDIATELY RECHABLE AL EXAMENTO NO. 3086. La oficina de relaciones públicas y comunicaciones con la prensa, iniciativa, desarrolla, dirige y administra las actividades de comunicación de prensa, relaciones mediáticas e información para el Departamento de Servicios Sociales, Administración de Recursos Humanos y departamento de servicios a personas sin hogar (DSRAS). Esto incluye la implementación de ediciones y revisiones a lo largo del proceso de redacción y obtener evaluaciones y aprobaciones apropiadas. Comunicarse con la oficina de prensa del alcalde y miembros del personal de prensa en todas las agencias municipales. Planificar y organizar eventos de prensa, incluyendo colaboración con agencias externas de la ciudad y la Oficina del Alcalde Desarrollo de mensajería de evento o iniciativa, coordinación con el personal de la Agencia y ejecución de una exitosa estrategia de presentación de reporteros locales en Nueva York City. Investigar y actualizar listas de medios, administrar bases de datos multimedia y distribuir comunicados de prensa de DHS Horarios / Orden: Mon-Fri 9-5 ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMACIÓN - 60816 Requisitos mínimos para calificaciones Calificación Una maestría en periodismo o relaciones públicas de un colegio acreditado; o Un título universitario de licenciatura por medio de una universidad acreditada y un año de experiencia profesional completa en comunicación pública satisfactoria, publicidad o "acreditación" equivalente a dos años o más de educación académica, titulada como diploma de bachillero o experiencia en relaciones públicas, o "1°/2" o "3° de tiempo completo de estudios universitarios acreditados o superiores". Sin embargo, todos los candidatos deben tener al menos 60 créditos de una universidad acreditada. Para ser elegibles para la colocación en el Nivel II de asignación, las personas deben tener, después de cumplir con los requisitos mínimos descritos anteriormente para el nivel I de atribución, por lo menos un año adicional de experiencia a tiempo completo en relaciones públicas, periodismo o publicidad. Habilidades preferidas Experiencia en política y gobierno - Experiencia de interfaz con medios de comunicación y/o periodistas y alfabetización mediática - Competencias de redacción / composición y edición en gramática - Familiariedad con productos Microsoft como Word, Outlook, etc. Para televisión, radio, periódicos y revistas, etc.) - Experiencia en el desarrollo/elaboración de planes estratégicos de medios de comunicación y comunicaciones - Interés por la investigación, mensajería y promoción/explicación de políticas - experiencia coordinando entre organizaciones / trabajando colaborativamente en proyectos complejos con una variedad de partes interesadas - Competencias cuantitativas preferidas 55a Programa Este puesto también está abierto a personas calificadas con discapacidad que son elegibles para el programa 55-a. Por favor indique en la parte superior de su carta de presentación que le gustaría ser considerado para el puesto a través del programa 55. Para determinar si el requisito de residencia se aplica a usted, por favor discuta con el representante de la agencia en el momento de la entrevista. Información adicional La ciudad de Nueva York es un empleador inclusivo de igualdad de oportunidades comprometido con reclutar y retener una fuerza laboral diversa y proporcionar un entorno de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso basado en cualquier estatus legalmente protegido o característica protegida, incluyendo pero no limitado al sexo, raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, edad, religión, discapacidad, orientación sexual, estado veterano, identidad de género o embarazo del individuo. , $63,195.00 $71,410.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr .