Vice President, Media Relations/Strategic Communications

September 10

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New York City Economic Development Corporation

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Building strong neighborhoods. Creating good jobs.

Economic Development • Energy Policy • Transportation Systems • Economic Transformation • Financing

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Description

• As a member of the Public Affairs and Media Relations Department, the Vice President of Strategic Communications/Speechwriting (VP) is responsible for the development and execution of press materials, proactive media outreach and relationship building, press events, crisis communications, and development of internal materials related to NYCEDC projects and initiatives. • Reporting into the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs (SVP), the VP works closely with interdisciplinary project teams, a wide-range of stakeholders, other city agencies, and City Hall to craft messaging and storytelling, and execute events when needed. • Additionally, the VP plays a key role in the strategy, ideation, and execution of communications specifically focusing on members of the President’s Office including the President & CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in economic development, government and/or politics preferred. • 7-10 years professional experience in communications with the majority of experience in media relations, political campaigns, economic development, journalism, public relations, and/or government agency-related work • Must be interested in public service, economics, innovation industries, urban planning and development, and all aspects of NYC. • Exceptional writing and public speaking skills; background and knowledge of economic development a plus. • Proven ability to interact with and coordinate consistent messaging and relationships across diverse internal departments, other city agencies and/or external partners. • Demonstrated success in leading proactive and original media initiatives. • Experience in speechwriting. • Strong media relations skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships with reporters. • Creative and independent thinker, with strong research and analytical skills. • Proficiency with digital multi-media tools (PowerPoint, social metrics, video creation, Canva, etc.). • Bi-lingual Spanish (written and spoken) a plus • New York City resident (required within 180 days of hire)

Benefits

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans • Vision and hearing benefits • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care • Short term and long-term disability coverage • 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage • Up to 25 vacation days • Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays • Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks • Retirement savings programs • Tuition Reimbursement program • Continuing education and professional development • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer • College savings plan • Backup childcare • Gym membership discounts • A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support • Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more