Responsibilities

• Draft and edit remarks, speeches, talking points, testimony, briefing documents, statements, quotes, internal messages, and other written content for agency leadership and the Communications team.
• Support planning and coordination for internal communications, including all-staff messages, leadership updates, town hall materials, newsletters, and employee announcements.
• Support communications preparation for public events, press conferences, legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, internal briefings, and other high-priority agency engagements.
• Translate complex policy, program, budget, operational, and legislative information into clear and accessible language for internal and external audiences.
• Work with program, budget, government affairs, communications, and other agency teams to gather information, verify facts, and ensure written content is accurate and complete.
• Collaborate with external partners, other agencies, and internal teams to align messaging and develop joint communications, including press releases, quotes, talking points, and announcement content.
• Support proactive press work by conducting background research, drafting press materials, and identifying story opportunities related to agency announcements and initiatives.
• Ensure written content is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with agency voice, tone, and priorities.
• Help maintain version control, approval tracking, and internal systems for talking points, testimony, briefing documents, and other communications products.
• Support the Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretaries with time-sensitive writing assignments and special projects, as assigned.

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.

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in communications, speechwriting, journalism, public affairs, government or political communications, advocacy, or another writing-forward role.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills, with strong attention to accuracy, tone, and detail.
• Experience drafting written materials for public officials, senior executives, campaigns, or public-facing institutions.
• Ability to write clearly and quickly under deadline pressure while managing multiple assignments, edits, and approvals.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy, program, operational, legislative, or budget information for different audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with communications staff, senior leadership, program teams, and subject-matter experts.
• Familiarity with New York City government, public-sector communications, housing policy, local media, or the city’s political landscape.
• Ability to work outside business hours when needed to support time-sensitive agency needs.
• Demonstrated interest in city government, public service, or affordable housing.