Director for Digital Communications

Office of Creative Communications

Position
Director for Digital Communications

Job Number: 42945

The 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. New York

City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,

Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn

borough president. The Adams? administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest

city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City?s

economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable

that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as

we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities

visit our careers page.

The Team You?ll Work With

The Mayor?s Office of Communications leads the effort to inform, update, and engage New Yorkers

about Mayor Eric Adams commitments to getting stuff done for all New Yorkers.

The Problems You?ll Solve

The Director will report directly to the Deputy Mayor for Communications. S/he will work closely with

other members of the communications team and numerous city agencies to develop and execute high-

impact digital communication strategies. The ideal candidate will be a sharp digital strategist with a

record of success, an adept communicator and creative problem solver. Primary responsibilities

include:
? Direct the development and execution of creative, sophisticated and high-impact digital

communications strategies and efforts that advance the Mayor?s goals and visibility.
? Develop strategies to use multimedia content, social media, SMS, website, and other digital

media tactics to reach and engage a greater number of New Yorkers.
? Incorporate digital media into all communications efforts to maximize the effectiveness and

reach of key messages.
? Develop a digital first strategy and culture for breaking news.
? Establish aggressive short- and long-term digital goals, and work with the broader team to

execute them.
? Work with the Communications Director and communications staff on overall

communications planning and implementation, including message development, strategic

guidance, and coordination.
? Work closely with the Creative Communications team to ensure generated content is widely

seen.
? Develop a digital community of allies that will be eager to share the administration?s

message.

About You
? You have a Bachelor?s degree and 7+ years of experience in digital communications, with

preference for government, politics, public affairs, or strategic communications, preferably in a

political or issue advocacy campaign setting.
? You have 2 to 3 years of hands-on digital media leadership experience, with a strong track

record of helping to lead effective digital communications campaigns.
? You have an eye for issues and content that will engage New Yorkers.
? You have excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
? You have the ability to understand complex policy and political issues and develop clear,

concise, and persuasive messages related to them.
? You are highly organized and deadline-driven to help keep a team on track to advance multiple

assignments at once in a fast-paced environment, strong project management skills.
? You have a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
? You have experience working with diverse communities.
? You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, while listening and learning

from feedback.
? You have the ability to thrive in a busy, multi-tasking, and time-pressured environment.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor?s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $130,000 to $170,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity ? in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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