Executive Director of Editorial and Content

Overview
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST. ADD ERN# TO RESUME. The NewYorkCity Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our care. The DOC seeks to appoint an Executive Director of Editorial and Content who, under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, will develop and manage editing, writing, and proofreading a wide variety of content for the agency.

Responsibilities

Research, write, edit and proofread internal and external materials, including newsletters, publications, web copy, op‑ed articles, speeches, public statements, announcements, and more. Audiences include correctional staff, people in the DOC’s care, agency partners, and the general public.

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

Review and edit internal and external materials to ensure they are well‑written, in plain language, concise, consistent with agency style, easily understandable by their target audiences, and negotiate edits and revisions with partners.

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

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

Provide additional support as needed to colleagues, including, but not limited to, the Assistant Commissioner of Social Media Platforms, internal communications teams, and the press office.

Adapt to a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple competing priorities, and use sound judgment in decision‑making while effectively disseminating Departmental information.

Preferred Skills

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

Excellent judgment, editing, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work well independently and as a team member.

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

Prior government experience.

Must be available to work after hours, on weekends, and during emergencies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A 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.

A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above. Graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism or advertising.

Additional Information
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.

NewYorkCity residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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. The specific residency requirement will be discussed during the interview.

As a prospective employee of the City of NewYork, 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/.

The City of NewYork 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.

Salary Range: $83,718.00 – $100,000.00

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