Director, Digital Communications - City of New York : Job Details

The Mayor's Office of Communications leads the effort to inform, update, and engage New Yorkers about Mayor Eric Adams commitments to getting stuff done for all New Yorkers. About the Role: The Director for Digital Communications will report directly to the Deputy Mayor for Communications and will work closely with other members of the communications team and numerous city agencies to develop and execute high-impact digital communication strategies. The ideal candidate will be a sharp digital strategist with a record of success, an adept communicator and creative problem solver. Responsibilities will include: - Direct the development and execution of creative, sophisticated and high-impact digital communications strategies and efforts that advance the Mayor's goals and visibility; - Develop strategies to use multimedia content, social media, SMS, website, and other digital media tactics to reach and engage a greater number of New Yorkers; - Incorporate digital media into all communications efforts to maximize the effectiveness and reach of key messages; - Develop a digital first strategy and culture for breaking news; - Establish aggressive short- and long-term digital goals, and work with the broader team to execute them; - Work with the Communications Director and communications staff on overall communications planning and implementation, including message development, strategic guidance, and coordination; - Work closely with the Creative Communications team to ensure generated content is widely seen; - Develop a digital community of allies that will be eager to share the administration's message. HOURS/SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary support duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. WORK LOCATION NY, NY

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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.