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Put your skills to work at the non-partisan Independent Budget Office (IBO) providing objective information about New York City’s budget to elected officials and the public. Career opportunities currently available at IBO are described in detail below. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other government agencies. New York City residence is required within three months of the start date for most positions.
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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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Reports to: Chief Outreach and Engagement Officer
Description:
Under the direction of the Chief Outreach and Engagement Officer, the Press Secretary develops, directs and administers press communications, media relations and related public communications and outreach activities with non-governmental stakeholders. The goal is to extend the reach of IBO’s nonpartisan analyses of NYC budgetary and policy issues and start conversations based on these analyses. The Press Secretary furthers the IBO goals of providing nonpartisan and reliable information on New York City budgetary and policy issues to all New Yorkers.
Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with senior leadership team, plan and execute IBO’s overall media strategy, including social and digital media.
• Respond to media/journalists’ inquiries and requests for information and disseminate news about major initiatives and work product; pitch stories to relevant media outlets.
• Compose and edit talking points, statements, press releases and other products for media dissemination, including by creating and posting social media content.
• Manage rapid response communication tasks and ensure information disseminated to the public is accurate and aligned with IBO goals and objectives.
• Prepare IBO staff for media interviews and appearances.
• Manage press events, including virtual events.
• Build relationships with new and existing contacts (including community press outlets and social media platforms); continuously grow media contact and identify media outlets and reporters to cover IBO stories.
• Track IBO’s work product and accomplishments and participate in setting strategies to position IBO as a key independent resource within the media landscape, broadly defined.
• Strengthen IBO’s media presence by tailoring IBO’s messaging style to meet the needs of diverse audiences, and by collaborating in developing of new types of products, including products distributed and publicized through social media and multiple media formats.
• Participate as a key member of the IBO outreach and engagement team in growing IBO’s presence among relevant social media channels using engaging content and community interaction, by building an engaged network of stakeholders and communicating with IBO’s social media followers.
• Evaluate press/media strategy success using appropriate metrics.
• Represent IBO in external meetings with key partners.
• Prepare reports, status summaries, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with leadership, peers, colleagues, and partners.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders. Social media expertise a plus.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, research skills, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and high professional ethics. Proficiency in multimedia editing software is a plus.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Media literacy, with experience as a journalist or as communications specialist handling media contacts.
• Knowledge of current affairs and the political landscape of NYC is a plus.
• Proven ability as a problem solver, able to multi-task and manage deadlines and high-stress situations.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion.
• Reliable, conscientious and a team player.
• Quantitative skills and ability to review, analyze, summarize, and visualize data, preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Creativity and sense of humor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, leadership, associates, press contacts, media representatives, and other external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Graduate or undergraduate degree in public administration, communications, English, journalism, public relations, or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience; OR minimum of an associates degree, along with at least five years of relevant work experience.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00, depending upon experience.
Other Information:
IBO allows for hybrid work schedules. This position is not subject to hiring freeze.
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.
New York City residency must be established within 90 days of appointment and is required for the first two years of city service, after which employees may reside in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (“green card”) or renewable work permit.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
How to apply:
Send a resume and cover letter (Required) to commteamresumes@ibo.nyc.ny.us by October 13, 2023
No phone calls please.