Director of Media Relations

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*Major Responsibilities Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop and implement comprehensive media strategies to promote NYC Parks’ initiatives, events, and programs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align media efforts with organizational goals and priorities. Manage the Press team, assign all incoming inquiries from media and act as the first line of approval on responses to all incoming media inquiries. Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Communications to manage sensitive press issues as well as crisis communications. Advise the Commissioner, senior Agency leadership, and City Hall on these issues. Proactively pitch stories to share the Agency and administration’s topline messaging. Organize and facilitate media briefings, press conferences, and interviews. Develop and maintain office protocols to streamline materials and clearly communicate office processes with internal stakeholders. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all communication channels.Work Location: Arsenal, ManhattanHow to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 756822.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.nyc.gov/parksFor information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.Preferred Skills Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. 2. Excellent supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills. 3. Experience in progressively responsible media relations or external affairs roles. 4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to build and maintain partnerships. 5. Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. 6. Valid New York State driver license.Residency RequirementResidency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.Additional InformationThe 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., $62,868.00 – $97,593.00