Assistant Director Public Information
Addiction Services and Supports, Office of · New York · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 3, 2026
- Salary
- $108,544 to $137,206 Annually
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Summary
The Assistant Director of Public Information leads media outreach, crisis communications, and multi-channel messaging for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) under the Director of Public Information. The role coordinates press responses, manages media relations, drafts communications, and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership. Based in New York City, the position requires a strong writer and strategist with journalism or PR experience and involves 25% travel.
Key qualifications
- Nine years of experience in public relations, journalism, communications, media relations, advertising, or closely related field
- Two years of supervisory-level experience
- Associate's degree (or higher) in public relations, journalism, communications, or related discipline
- Strong writing and strategic communications skills with journalism or news-driven PR background
- Proficiency with traditional and social media platforms
- Experience managing media relations and crisis communications
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