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The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The Department of Correction seeks to appoint a Speechwriter and Executive Communications Manager who under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision-making will write remarks, briefing materials, scripts, statements and quotes for the Commissioner and agency leadership.
In addition, the job candidate must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, managing multiple competing priorities and using sound judgment in decision-making, while effectively disseminating Departmental information. The selected candidate’s responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
-Draft speeches, remarks, talking points, briefing packages, scripts and other written
materials for the Commissioner and senior leaders.
-Work with internal and external partners to coordinate scheduling and other details
of agency participation in events.
-Staff and support agency leaders at events.
-Work with subject matter experts and others within the agency to ensure that
information is accurate and represents the voice of the Department.
-Provide additional support as needed to colleagues, including, but not limited to, the
Assistant Commissioner of Social Media Platforms, internal communications teams
and the press office.
Preferred Skills
-Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills and the ability to write quickly and
clearly under deadline pressure.
-Experience working with executive leaders a plus.
-Must work well independently and as a team member.
-Ability to handle multiple deadline assignments in a fast-paced and quickly changing
environment.
- Prior government experiences a plus.
-Must be available to work after hours, weekend and during emergencies as needed.
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