Vacancy Details

Administrative and Central Office

Associate Press Secretary - 26920

Community Coordinator

N/A

Office of the Chancellor

Position Summary: The Associate Press Secretary is responsible for daily media relations for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). The Associate Press Secretary also maintains daily contact with members of the news media both in responding to fast breaking news stories and in presenting newsworthy items for coverage in a manner that accurately reflects the policies and educational philosophy of NYCPS. The Associate Press Secretary also prepares major press releases on behalf of the school system and the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors as well as completing a variety of writing and research assignments in a high pressure, deadline driven environment. Performs related work.

Reports to: Press Secretary

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Local, National and Community News media outlets, Chancellor’s Office and Deputy Chancellors’ Office.  

Responsibilities

• Prepares press releases and answers to press inquiries concerning NYCPS and its offices. Handles various short term and long term inquiries from local and national media.
• Develops, writes, edits and/or rewrites written materials to provide information on NYCPS activities/announcements.
• Develops relationships with local, national and community news media outlets and works closely with media staff to address issues relating to NYCPS. Develops relationships with columnists, reporters and editors to pitch positive news stories regarding NYCPS.
• Organizes press conferences and sets up interviews with the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellors and members of the Senior Leadership team.
• Serves as a liaison with key staff in the Department including the community school districts to facilitate easy access to information needed to prepare materials for NYCPS and external publications.
• Distributes daily system wide communications including press clippings and Chancellor’s public schedule.
• Supports the press secretary and other deputy press secretaries on all media strategies.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above.  However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Overall knowledge of the organization and various operations of NYCPS.
• Knowledge of public relations and office management procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both spoken and written.
• Experience in media communications.
• Sophisticated understanding of public relations in a public school environment.

Salary: $82,000- $90,000 

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf