Senior Advisor for Communications
- Pay
- $110,000 – $139,000 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Strong writing skills
- Videography skills
- Editing skills
- Press relations
- Rapid response communications
- Multimedia storytelling
- Judgment and discretion in sensitive situations
- Knowledge of New York City diaspora communities
- Understanding of global politics and international affairs
Also useful
- Experience with government communications
- Experience with city diplomacy or international partnerships
- Social media and digital platform strategy
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 for International Affairs connects New York City to the world by building partnerships with the international community, including the United Nations, foreign governments, consulates, trade missions, and global city networks.
As home to one of the world's largest immigrant populations and the headquarters of the United Nations, New York City is uniquely positioned to serve as a global center for solidarity, collaboration, and problem-solving. The Office advances the City's priorities through international cooperation and city diplomacy, strengthening relationships between international partners, City agencies, and local communities.
Through diplomatic engagement and global partnerships, the Office works to elevate the voices and diversity of New Yorkers while ensuring that global cooperation delivers tangible benefits for working people across the five boroughs.
The Problems You'll Solve
The Senior Advisor for Communications supports the Mayor's Office of International Affairs (IA) in communicating New York City's global engagement and international leadership. Working closely with the Commissioner, City Hall Press Office, and relevant City agencies, the Advisor leads press relations, message development, rapid response communications, and video production to elevate IA's work and connect international initiatives to the lives of New Yorkers.
Specifically, the Senior Advisor for Communications will
- Develop and implement communications strategies that advance IA's priorities and strengthen its public profile.
- Lead press engagement, including media pitches, press releases, interview coordination, and earned media opportunities, in partnership with the City Hall Press Office.
- Lead rapid response communications on emerging international issues, sensitive diplomatic matters, and high-profile events, coordinating closely with the City Hall Press Office to ensure timely, strategic, and effective messaging.
- Draft speeches, talking points, statements, and other communications for IA leadership.
- Lead video and multimedia production, including interviews, short-form videos, and event coverage that bring the City's international engagement to life.
- Coordinate press, photography, and video coverage of diplomatic meetings, international delegations, and public events.
- Translate complex international affairs and policy issues into compelling public narratives across media and digital platforms.
About You
- You have strong writing, videography, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and government work into clear, compelling multimedia storytelling.
- You have exceptional judgment and discretion, with the ability to navigate high-pressure, high-visibility, and politically sensitive situations while working effectively with senior leadership, government agencies, communications teams, and external partners.
- You have knowledge of New York City's diaspora communities, global politics, and international social movements.
- You have a sophisticated understanding of New York City's role on the global stage and how the City should engage with international partners, navigate complex geopolitical dynamics, and advance its priorities through diplomacy and strategic communications.
Additional Information
- In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, digital media, public affairs, international relations, or related fields, including experience in video production, social media content creation, graphic design, and media relations, or equivalent professional experience.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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