Job Overview
The Manhattan Borough President's Office seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized Press Secretary for its energetic and collaborative communications team. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Press Secretary executes a modern, social-first communications strategy that engages New Yorkers in real time. Core responsibilities include drafting and editing press releases, statements, quotes, talking points, op-eds, speeches, testimony, and public remarks. The Press Secretary serves as the primary on-the-record spokesperson and the main point of contact for the press. Duties include managing incoming media inquiries, coordinating interviews, pitching stories, and maintaining relationships with local, citywide, and national media. The role leads day-to-day press operations while integrating announcements, policy rollouts, and events into a digital-first approach, including email blasts, website updates, and official social channels. It also supports major public events with occasional evening and weekend work. A bachelor's degree with 24 credits in English, Journalism, or Public Relations plus three years of relevant experience is required; Spanish or Chinese is a plus. Apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to resumes@manhattanbp.nyc.gov with 'Press Secretary' in the subject line. The Manhattan Borough President's Office seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized Press Secretary for its energetic and collaborative communications team. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Press Secretary executes a modern, social-first communications strategy that engages New Yorkers in real time. Core responsibilities include drafting and editing press releases, statements, quotes, talking points, op-eds, speeches, testimony, and public remarks. The Press Secretary serves as the primary on-the-record spokesperson and the main point of contact for the press. Duties include managing incoming media inquiries, coordinating interviews, pitching stories, and maintaining relationships with local, citywide, and national media. The role leads day-to-day press operations while integrating announcements, policy rollouts, and events into a digital-first approach, including email blasts, website updates, and official social channels. It also supports major public events with occasional evening and weekend work. A bachelor's degree with 24 credits in English, Journalism, or Public Relations plus three years of relevant experience is required; Spanish or Chinese is a plus. Apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to resumes@manhattanbp.nyc.gov with 'Press Secretary' in the subject line.
Original posting: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/press-secretary-in-manhattan-jid-39720