Associate Speechwriter
Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York, NY, United States
Agency You’ll Join
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 . The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
Team You’ll Work With
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s speechwriting team translates the Mayor’s voice into the written word and shapes his agenda of affordability, good governance, and safety into a narrative that is compelling to countless audiences in New York City.
Problems You’ll Solve
The Associate Speechwriter will play a central role in advancing that work: drafting remarks, performing research, providing editing and fact‑checking support, managing internal systems and processes, and ensuring the Mayor’s message is articulated with clarity and creativity across the five boroughs.
Key Responsibilities
Speechwriting
Write remarks in Mayor Mamdani’s voice.
Support the senior speechwriting team on major addresses.
Work closely with digital and video teams on video scripts, social media copy, op-eds, and other written content.
Research, Editing, and Fact‑Checking
Draft research memos on key areas that incorporate high‑level statistics, anecdotes, validators, and compelling narratives.
Seek out a scholarship that supports a Democratic Socialist approach to good governance.
Monitor news and social media for rapid‑response speechwriting needs.
Copy edit and proofread all written content.
Maintain version control and liaise with the wider communications team.
Internal Management
Support team on updating assignment tracking software.
Track internal deadlines and evolving speechwriting needs.
Communicate with the wider City Hall team on the review process and policy guidance.
Maintain team style guide and approval processes.
About You
You are comfortable writing under short deadlines.
You have a commitment to advancing Mayor Mamdani’s agenda and vision of Socialist governance.
You have a strong interest in and familiarity with government and the political landscape.
You can manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Additional Information
In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
2+ years of experience in either political communications, journalism, speechwriting, or writing‑forward roles.
Preferred Skills
You have deep knowledge of New York City.
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: 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 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.
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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 . The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
Team You’ll Work With
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s speechwriting team translates the Mayor’s voice into the written word and shapes his agenda of affordability, good governance, and safety into a narrative that is compelling to countless audiences in New York City.
Problems You’ll Solve
The Associate Speechwriter will play a central role in advancing that work: drafting remarks, performing research, providing editing and fact‑checking support, managing internal systems and processes, and ensuring the Mayor’s message is articulated with clarity and creativity across the five boroughs.
Key Responsibilities
Speechwriting
Write remarks in Mayor Mamdani’s voice.
Support the senior speechwriting team on major addresses.
Work closely with digital and video teams on video scripts, social media copy, op-eds, and other written content.
Research, Editing, and Fact‑Checking
Draft research memos on key areas that incorporate high‑level statistics, anecdotes, validators, and compelling narratives.
Seek out a scholarship that supports a Democratic Socialist approach to good governance.
Monitor news and social media for rapid‑response speechwriting needs.
Copy edit and proofread all written content.
Maintain version control and liaise with the wider communications team.
Internal Management
Support team on updating assignment tracking software.
Track internal deadlines and evolving speechwriting needs.
Communicate with the wider City Hall team on the review process and policy guidance.
Maintain team style guide and approval processes.
About You
You are comfortable writing under short deadlines.
You have a commitment to advancing Mayor Mamdani’s agenda and vision of Socialist governance.
You have a strong interest in and familiarity with government and the political landscape.
You can manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Additional Information
In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
2+ years of experience in either political communications, journalism, speechwriting, or writing‑forward roles.
Preferred Skills
You have deep knowledge of New York City.
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: 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 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.
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