Assistant Director Public Information
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
DGS Office of External Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
-
Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing -
Creative Arts/Media
PR / Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Assistant Director of Public Information leads media outreach, crisis communications, and multi-channel messaging for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) under the Director of Public Information. The role coordinates press responses, manages media relations, drafts communications, and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership. Based in New York City, the position requires a strong writer and strategist with journalism or PR experience and involves 25% travel.
Keyqualifications:
- Nine years of experience in public relations, journalism, communications, media relations, advertising, or closely related field
- Two years of supervisory-level experience
- Associate's degree (or higher) in public relations, journalism, communications, or related discipline
- Strong writing and strategic communications skills with journalism or news-driven PR background
- Proficiency with traditional and social media platforms
- Experience managing media relations and crisis communications
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×