Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations

The New York City Department of Transportation provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of city residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. The DOT is seeking an experienced communications and media relations professional to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations. This individual will oversee the agencys Press Office and serve as a critical senior leader at the agency who guides the strategic direction, planning, operation, and execution of the agencys media relations and engagement with new media and digital creators. The agencys Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations will serve as a trusted advisor to DOTs Chief Communications Officer and supervise the agencys Press Secretary. Working with the Chief Communications Officer, the Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations will proactively provide vital information to the public, craft external messaging, and devise strategies to communicate the agencys work to the press and digital creators. The selected candidate will also ensure the Press Office provides thoughtful, timely, and accurate responses to questions from the news media. This high-profile job requires close coordination between various agency divisions, department leadership, media outlets, the City Hall Press Office, and other stakeholders across government. The selected candidate should be strategic, a creative storyteller, and a meticulous planner capable of guiding the direction and success of the agencys Press Office.