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Company:	Department of Consumer Affairs
Position:	Communications Specialist
Location:	New York, New York
Job Status:	Full-time
Salary:	Not Specified
Ad Expires:	December 11, 2009
Job ID:	1120453

Description:
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs is a dynamic City agency working to foster a fairer marketplace for all New Yorkers. We are seeking a Communications Specialist to assist with press office activities which include:

* Writing and editing press releases, statements, advisories, opinion pieces, speeches, feature articles and all other press and communications materials * Assisting with press conferences * Maintaining Agency media lists and cataloguing Agency press releases * Coordinating and researching Agency work to create press opportunities * Participating in on-call weekly rotation on nights and weekends * Serving as a spokesperson on behalf of the Agency and the Commissioner * Additional job responsibilities include drafting Agency marketing collaterals, speeches, PowerPoint presentations for senior managers and other external communications

Qualifications:

* Background in marketing, public relations, writing, or communications required * AP-style writing required * Strong written and verbal communications skills a must * Experience writing press releases and marketing collaterals * Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to pay attention to details and meet deadlines * Familiarity with New York City media and New York City government a plus * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Premium (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access) * Familiarity with Bacon’s Mediasource/Cision * Public speaking experience and ability * Sense of humor necessary * Fluency in other languages helpful * A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college required and two years of professional experience at a communications agency or public relations firm preferred

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter indicating JVN # 866-2010-007012 to Jobs@dca.nyc.gov. Please submit Microsoft Word documents only. Or mail to:

Human Resources Division JVN # 866-2010-007012 New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 42 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10004

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.