Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

NYC Health + Hospitals is looking for a Press Secretary to join its in-house Communications Team. The Communications Team will be responsible for developing and executing a communications and media relations strategy with the goal of educating New Yorkers about the work of NYC Health + Hospitals.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Communications, the Press Secretary will be responsible for:

• Serving as the designated spokesperson for Office of Ambulatory Care Operations initiatives such as: the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief (HERRC) work, NYC Test & Treat Corps, Street Health Outreach + Wellness (SHOW), COVID-19 and infectious disease response, and related projects,
• Developing short- and long-term media strategies to advance organizational goals,
• Working with Central Office media staff and assisting facility-based public affairs staff on all aspects of media relations,
• Serving as a liaison to Mayor’s press office
• Aligning press strategy with social media, digital marketing efforts, and internal communications
• Managing daily incoming press inquiries,
• Packaging good news stories,
• Preparing press releases and other press materials,
• Orchestrating press events,
• Serving as spokesperson,
• Managing crisis responses,
• Handling after-hour and weekend media inquiries and serving as part of health system’s emergency preparedness team,
• Writing or adapting stories for in-house publication,
• Monitoring and tracking media results, and
• Other communications-related duties as may assigned.

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field; and,
2. Six years of experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, or a related field; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• NYC residency preferred
• Track record of proactive and original media initiatives
• Ability to develop story angles and effectively communicate complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong media relations skills, and the ability to cultivate relationships with reporters
• Experience with social and digital media strategy
• Creative, independent thinker, strong research and analytical skills

Knowledgeable in:

• Media relations
• Story and pitch development
• NYC media market

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs