Senior Communications Manager, Office of Special Enforcement

at  OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) is an innovative, solutions-oriented task force that ensures NYC communities are safe from harmful illegal and unregulated industries that one agency and one set of enforcement tools alone cannot address. Our multi-agency enforcement team devises strategic solutions ranging from public education to enforcement action to complex problems.
About the Role:

OSE is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to further the office’s public information and communications mission. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director and supported by MOCJ’s Chief of Public Affairs, the final candidate will assist in day-to-day communication operations, including:

• Press Relations + Publicity: generate media interest, write press releases, and media alerts.
• Content Creation: Craft compelling and strategic editorial and graphical content across various platforms.
• Social Media Management: Strategize, implement, and oversee social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Marketing Campaigns: Development of integrated campaigns that align with overarching communication goals. Project manage integrated marketing campaigns from inception to execution.
• Reporting: Produce both quantitative and qualitative reports to measure communication effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question “2” above?
4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions “1,” “2,” and/or “3” above?

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong writing, editing, speaking and organizational skills (writing sample required). - Experience in social media management and presenting information in an engaging manner through multimedia. - Experience writing and editing press releases and related communication materials. - Experience with graphic design software (Photoshop/InDesign). Video editing ability a plus. - Strong understanding of the New York City media and government landscape and a comfort dealing with key players in both areas. - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines. - Ability to work as part of a team to achieve the goals of the office.

Please refer the Job description for details