Vice President, Media Relations - NYCEDC : Job Details

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Public Affairs Department, the Vice President of Media Relations is responsible for working across External Affairs and with project teams on the development, planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale, multi-city agency press announcements and events, which often involve the Mayor of New York City to highlight a wide variety of NYCEDC's projects and initiatives. In addition, the VP writes and develops press materials, including press strategy plans, briefing memos, press releases, talking points, remarks, media advisories, and op-ed's. The VP develops and maintains relationships with citywide, state, and national media and is proactive in shaping stories and pitching press, along with handling crisis response with urgency and accuracy.

The VP is a key member of the Public Affairs and External Affairs teams who reports to the SVP of Public Affairs/Media Relations and will manage junior team members. The candidate must be a strong multi-tasker, detailed oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops and executes multi-faceted press strategies on assigned projects, coordinating across External Affairs and with project teams.

* Coordinates large-scale press events with City Hall, City agencies, or external stakeholders.

* Writes deliverables such as press releases, quotes, remarks, talking points, media advisories, op-eds and other materials as needed.

* Responds to and builds relationships with city, state, and national reporters across platforms, covering a range of stories having to do with NYCEDC's vast portfolio of work.

* Works closely with teammates in external affairs and on project teams to relay information correctly and accurately to the media, often on a tight deadline.

* Works closely with City Hall communications staff and other City agencies on shaping press response and executing press deliverables.

* Proactively arranges media coverage and interviews to advance key messages to target audiences.

* Oversees junior team members and edits and approves press materials.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

* 7+ years professional experience in City, State, Federal or County government communications, political campaign or experience at a PR or political consulting firm, working in public relations or public affairs.

* 2+ years working for a city agency handling press or communications preferred.

* Ability to handle multiple competing priority assignments effectively and be a team player.

* Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, with tight and shifting deadlines and high-pressured situations.

* Willingness to work non-traditional hours and be on-call on weekends.

* Experience shaping not just the narrative but visuals of a story.

* Demonstrated ability to stay informed on the news cycle, current events, trends, developments, and all-things NYC.

* Experience using Cision or other media distribution programs.

* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Experience using Teams and SharePoint is a plus.

* Bi-lingual Spanish (written and spoken) is a plus.

* New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire.

Salary Range

$125,000-$130,000 USD

About Us:?New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

* 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

* Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan

* 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

* 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 and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

For more information, visit our website at?edc.nyc.