Executive Director of Editorial and Content

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST. ADD ERN# TO RESUME

Job Overview
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks to appoint an Executive Director of Editorial and Content to oversee the development and management of editorial content across the agency. The successful candidate will work under the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information to write, edit, proofread, and distribute a wide variety of documents to internal and external audiences.

Eligibility
All candidates must be permanently employed in the title Administrative Public Information Specialist. Candidates must include ERN# in their resume.

Responsibilities

Research, write, edit, and proofread internal and external materials—including newsletters, publications, web copy, op‑eds, speeches, public statements, announcements, and more—for audiences such as correctional staff, DOC clients, agency partners, and the general public.

Manage, maintain, and distribute up‑to‑date messaging documents, including briefing packages and talking points.

Review and edit materials to ensure they are well‑written, plain language, concise, consistent with agency style, easily understandable, and skillfully negotiate edits with partners.

Manage a wide range of editorial projects from draft to completion.

Ensure that content is consistent and voice is appropriate for the intended audience.

Provide additional support to colleagues, including the Assistant Commissioner of Social Media Platforms, internal communications teams, and the press office.

Preferred Skills

Newsroom experience and proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish.

Excellent judgment, editing, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Ability to handle multiple deadline assignments in a fast‑paced and quickly changing environment.

Prior government experience.

Availability to work after hours, weekends, and during emergencies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism, or public relations, plus five (5) years of full‑time paid experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising, including two (2) years in an administrative, supervisory, or consultative capacity.

Or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above, with graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations substituting up to one year of required experience, but all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience.

Position Code
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMAT - 10033

Additional Information
55‑a Program – This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate in 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.

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 two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Salary – $83,718.00 – $100,000.00

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 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.

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