Director of Communications

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NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF's is seeking a Director of Communications. Reporting to the Senior Advisor & Director of External Affairs, the selected candidate's duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: - Managing and coordinating press activities around strategic initiatives, projects, and policy efforts. - Serving as a key liaison to communications or press personnel in the Mayor's Office, elected offices, government agencies, community boards, and external organizations. - Serve as the agency's chief spokesperson. - Assist in the agency's public facing efforts, press response preparation, testimonies, briefing materials, proactive reporter outreach, and public remarks. - Serve as one of the key agency's press contacts. - Assist in leading the agency's rapid response and crisis communications. - Formulate and execute communication and press plans for DOF, MOPI, and ODTP. Additional Information: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title. EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 06885 - Bachelor's degree required. - At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field. 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.

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