Research and Media Analyst

About the role

The Agency You'll Join

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You'll Work With

The Mayor's Office of Communications is at the heart of our mission to serve, empower, and represent every resident of New York City. We are responsible for coordinating the citywide communications strategy, including messaging from all city agencies. Our goal is to ensure the administration speaks with one voice, effectively and consistently communicating the Mayor's policies and their impact on everyday New Yorkers.

The Mayor's Press Office at City Hall is responsible for media monitoring, responding to media inquiries, preparing senior administration officials for media interviews, and planning media events designed to communicate accurate, timely information to the public.

The Mayor's Office of Research and Media Analysis is responsible for monitoring media coverage related to the city's policies and operations, and performing research in support of the administration's broader communications priorities.

Roles and Responsibilities will include

• Aide press and comms operations with research needs.
• Produce mayoral transcripts, media vetting, and newsletters.
• Fact-check and rapid-response research, including mayoral speeches and responses to breaking news, emerging issues, and claims about the administration.
• Monitor and leverage external research, including polling, academic literature, think-tank reports, media coverage, and external datasets, to strengthen the administration's understanding of New York City.
• Monitor news sites and social media in real time and disseminate breaking stories.
• Additional research projects in support of short- and long-term communications needs.

About You

• You have an interest in local politics and a passion for New York City (candidates with local ties are highly encouraged).
• You are self-motivated to find the latest news.
• You are familiar with the New York City media landscape.
• You have strong written communication skills.
• You are a speedy and accurate typist.
• You have the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• You have a flexible schedule.
• You have superior attention to detail.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2+ years of experience.

Additional Information

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

Qualifications & Requirements

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