DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

City of New York nyc.gov Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

On-site New York Full-time Director Communications

At a glance

Leadership Communications role at City of New York. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $142,017–$208,000.

Estimated pay

City of New York has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$142,017 – $208,000

What the middle half of lead communications roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 68 postings that stated pay, median $167,500. Last updated Sep 24, 2026.

RoleCommunications

SeniorityDirector

LocationNew York

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 15, 2026 · 9d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build communications and marketing plans that support Commission priorities
Manage the communications budget and keep the agency visible across media and social channels
Create multilingual campaigns and materials explaining New Yorkers’ rights and responsibilities
Use focus groups and research to shape campaigns and measure their effect
Lead the communications team, serve as a spokesperson, and maintain media and community relationships

What you bring

Permanent status as an Administrative Public Information Specialist is required for consideration
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four English, journalism, or public relations credits, plus five years of relevant experience
At least two years in a supervisory, administrative, or consultative public relations, journalism, or advertising role
Equivalent education and experience may qualify, with graduate study able to replace part of the experience requirement

Who this fits

This role suits a communications leader who can work with journalists, elected officials, agency partners, advocates, community groups, and the public. You’ll lead staff, manage agency messaging, and report to the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs. The position is onsite in New York, and permanent status in the specified city title is a mandatory eligibility condition.

From the employer

***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST. ALL OTHER CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED***.

The Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) is the City agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (“City Human Rights Law”), one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation, prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The Commission investigates, litigates, and adjudicates claims of discrimination brought by the public. Where the Commission finds unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation have occurred, it obtains compensation to victims, orders companies to take corrective action, and can assess civil penalties. The Commission also engages in training and education to ensure New Yorkers understand their rights and responsibilities under City Law.

The Director of Communications reports to the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs and works to develop and implement the communications and public relations strategy for the agency. The Director of Communications leads a team of communications professionals to advance the agency’s mission and execute strategies that advance awareness of the NYCHRL, the CCHR activities, and human rights issues impacting New Yorkers. The position collaborates with agency stakeholders, media, press, bloggers, advocates, community groups, elected officials and the general public.

Job Duties
- Develop communications and marketing strategies to advance Commission goals.
- Manage the agency’s communication budget.
- Direct all aspects of agency communications and marketing, maintaining consistent strategic visibility for the Commission via broadcast and print media (ethnic and non-ethnic), social media and other platforms.
- Identify new campaigns to educate New Yorkers about rights and obligations under the Human Rights Law (HRL).
- Develop and build positive relationships with media, elected officials, agency stakeholders and the community.
- Convene focus groups and utilize other research techniques, to inform the development and evaluate the impact of campaign strategies.
- Develop and disseminate multi-lingual materials to educate New Yorkers about their rights and obligations under the HRL.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, including ethnic media editors and other contacts as appropriate in print and broadcast media.
- Act as an agency spokesperson and serve as a key contact for media, elected officials, agency stakeholders and the community.
- Ensure the Commission’s message reaches a broad cross-section of NYC communities through significant ethnic media ad buys.
- Coordinate and collaborate with members of the Mayor’s Office Communications Team, the City Hall Press Office about Commission strategy and incoming stories, as well as with press and communications staff at sister agencies, as appropriate.
- Supervise staff in the Communications Team and support professional development through assignments and training opportunities.
- Lead the completion of reports required under the HRL or Charter through the development and review of content.
- Other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC INFORMAT - 10033

1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism or public relations, plus five (5) years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism or advertising, including two (2) years in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism or advertising.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.