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EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
11/09/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Communications/Marketing-Mgr
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Job Description
The Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications provides focused leadership and operational oversight for the Department of Social Services’ external and internal communications functions and intergovernmental affairs. Reporting to the DSS Commissioner, the EDC ensures the agency’s public narrative is timely, accurate, and mission aligned; coordinates media engagement; strengthens digital and social presence; supports internal communications and marketing efforts; and manages relationships with legislative and government stakeholders.
With very wide latitude for independent judgement and decision-making, this role ensures that agency priorities are clearly articulated, effectively communicated, and strategically advanced through coordinated policy, communications, and legislative engagement. The EDC plays a central role in shaping the DSS-HRA-DHS public narrative, strengthening relationships with the City Council and other government entities, and aligning internal operations with external messaging and strategic goals.
DSS-HRA is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Deputy Administrator (HRA) M-VI to function as an Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications who will:
- Oversee the administration and operation of the Strategic Communications Office.
- Execute, monitor, and oversee activities of the Office of Communications and Marketing encompassing internal and external communications, employee communications, marketing, and advertising graphic services.
- Lead the development, creation and coordination of all press and broadcast media communications to disseminate information regarding HRA/DHS activities to the public. and to positively promote HRA's/DHS' image throughout the state.
- Oversee Press Communications in the engagement of media representatives such as editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for television, radio, newspapers, and magazines; oversees the response to media inquiries about specific cases and the provision of information on programs, policies, and services; and oversees the development and stimulation of coverage of positive accomplishments for HRA and DHS.
- Serve as a Principal Advisor to the DSS Commissioner. HRA and DHS Administrators and senior level executive staff in the formulation and resolution of policy issues concerning public relations strategy: oversee the analysis and response of legislative policy, administrative guidelines to reflect DSS priorities and initiatives. Works closely with the Commissioner/Administrator(s) in the formulation of public relations policy.
- Collaborate with the Commissioner, the Mayor's Office and Administrators on DSS/HRA/DHS legislative and policy priorities, and messaging. Participate in legislative strategy and provides talking points for community notifications meetings with a focus of high-profile projects.
- Guide the Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs team in the development and maintenance of strong political relationships that benefit the agency including attending meetings with elected officials and their staff; give direction on the management of political relationships in each borough and the agencies responsiveness to constituent complaints received from elected officials.
- Provide executive guidance in the planning of public information on HRA/DHS activities; ensure coordination of public relations, proactive public information activities of HRA/DHS and its component agencies.
- Represent the Commissioner before legislative bodies, city, state and Federal agencies, government officials, and business contacts as it relates to assigned area of responsibility.
- Serve on various steering and policy making groups to ensure effective delivery of services, implementation of new initiatives, and program development of community and governmental engagement and outreach.
Hours/Shift: Monday – 8:30am-5:30pm
ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - 95679
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, or related field) preferred.
Experience
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, and/or government relations.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel communications programs and legislative engagement in a government or public sector environment.
Experience with crisis communications and cross-agency coordination.
Preferred Skills
- Strong editorial judgment, messaging discipline, and political acumen. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to translate complex policy into clear, accessible language. - Proficiency with digital platforms, web content management, social publishing and listening tools, and analytics. - Project management skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage concurrent initiatives. - Commitment to equity, accessibility, transparency, and public service. - Experience with large municipal human services operations and NYC media/legislative landscape. - Familiarity with accessibility standards and multilingual communications.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
810552
Posted until
01/08/2027
Title code
95679
Civil service title
ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Experience level: Executive
Job level
M6
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
11/09/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Communications/Marketing-Mgr
Save
Job Description
The Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications provides focused leadership and operational oversight for the Department of Social Services’ external and internal communications functions and intergovernmental affairs. Reporting to the DSS Commissioner, the EDC ensures the agency’s public narrative is timely, accurate, and mission aligned; coordinates media engagement; strengthens digital and social presence; supports internal communications and marketing efforts; and manages relationships with legislative and government stakeholders.
With very wide latitude for independent judgement and decision-making, this role ensures that agency priorities are clearly articulated, effectively communicated, and strategically advanced through coordinated policy, communications, and legislative engagement. The EDC plays a central role in shaping the DSS-HRA-DHS public narrative, strengthening relationships with the City Council and other government entities, and aligning internal operations with external messaging and strategic goals.
DSS-HRA is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Deputy Administrator (HRA) M-VI to function as an Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications who will:
- Oversee the administration and operation of the Strategic Communications Office.
- Execute, monitor, and oversee activities of the Office of Communications and Marketing encompassing internal and external communications, employee communications, marketing, and advertising graphic services.
- Lead the development, creation and coordination of all press and broadcast media communications to disseminate information regarding HRA/DHS activities to the public. and to positively promote HRA's/DHS' image throughout the state.
- Oversee Press Communications in the engagement of media representatives such as editors, reporters, interviewers, researchers, etc. for television, radio, newspapers, and magazines; oversees the response to media inquiries about specific cases and the provision of information on programs, policies, and services; and oversees the development and stimulation of coverage of positive accomplishments for HRA and DHS.
- Serve as a Principal Advisor to the DSS Commissioner. HRA and DHS Administrators and senior level executive staff in the formulation and resolution of policy issues concerning public relations strategy: oversee the analysis and response of legislative policy, administrative guidelines to reflect DSS priorities and initiatives. Works closely with the Commissioner/Administrator(s) in the formulation of public relations policy.
- Collaborate with the Commissioner, the Mayor's Office and Administrators on DSS/HRA/DHS legislative and policy priorities, and messaging. Participate in legislative strategy and provides talking points for community notifications meetings with a focus of high-profile projects.
- Guide the Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs team in the development and maintenance of strong political relationships that benefit the agency including attending meetings with elected officials and their staff; give direction on the management of political relationships in each borough and the agencies responsiveness to constituent complaints received from elected officials.
- Provide executive guidance in the planning of public information on HRA/DHS activities; ensure coordination of public relations, proactive public information activities of HRA/DHS and its component agencies.
- Represent the Commissioner before legislative bodies, city, state and Federal agencies, government officials, and business contacts as it relates to assigned area of responsibility.
- Serve on various steering and policy making groups to ensure effective delivery of services, implementation of new initiatives, and program development of community and governmental engagement and outreach.
Hours/Shift: Monday – 8:30am-5:30pm
ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - 95679
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, or related field) preferred.
Experience
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, and/or government relations.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel communications programs and legislative engagement in a government or public sector environment.
Experience with crisis communications and cross-agency coordination.
Preferred Skills
- Strong editorial judgment, messaging discipline, and political acumen. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to translate complex policy into clear, accessible language. - Proficiency with digital platforms, web content management, social publishing and listening tools, and analytics. - Project management skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage concurrent initiatives. - Commitment to equity, accessibility, transparency, and public service. - Experience with large municipal human services operations and NYC media/legislative landscape. - Familiarity with accessibility standards and multilingual communications.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.
Save
Job ID
810552
Posted until
01/08/2027
Title code
95679
Civil service title
ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Experience level: Executive
Job level
M6
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy executive director jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive leadership experience in a relevant sector
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational budgets and financial reporting
- Proven ability to supervise, develop, and retain a cross-functional staff team
- Experience with strategic planning, program development, or policy implementation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for board and stakeholder engagement
- Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree preferred in public administration, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Deputy Executive Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to sector priorities
Deputy executive director roles in nonprofits weight program impact and donor stewardship, while government and healthcare versions prioritize compliance and budget authority. Reframe the same experience to match the sector you're targeting before you apply.
Quantify your budget and team scope
Hiring panels for this role want to know the dollar value of budgets you've managed and the headcount you've supervised. Put those numbers in your first bullet under each position, not buried in a summary paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy executive director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations in transition or growth
Boards often create or backfill deputy executive director positions during leadership transitions, rapid expansion, or funding increases. Research organizations that recently gained major grants or changed their executive director before targeting your applications.
Prepare a leadership philosophy statement
Many deputy executive director interviews open with a broad question about how you build and develop teams. Draft a concise two-to-three paragraph statement in advance so your answer is specific, not improvised, when it comes up.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
At this level, what you manage, including budget authority, direct reports, and board access, shapes your long-term leverage as much as base pay. Clarify the scope of the role before accepting any offer.
Deputy Executive Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy executive directors?
The companies hiring the most deputy executive directors right now include Metropolitan Transportation Authority, HP, and Alvin ISD, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit organizations, health systems, and public agencies consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many deputy executive director jobs are remote?
About 33% of deputy executive director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of senior leadership roles. Policy-focused and advocacy-oriented positions are the most likely to offer remote flexibility, while operations and program delivery roles tend to require a regular on-site presence.
How do you become a deputy executive director?
Start by building a record of increasing management responsibility, including direct reports, budget ownership, and cross-departmental coordination. Move into director or senior manager roles that report to an executive. Develop board communication skills and strategic planning experience, since most organizations expect deputy executive directors to step in for the chief executive when needed.
Can you get hired as a deputy executive director without prior executive experience?
Yes, especially at smaller organizations where the role is designed to develop future executive directors. Candidates who have directed a department, managed complex grant-funded programs, or led an organization through a significant operational change often qualify without a formal executive title. Demonstrating that you've made decisions at an organizational level carries more weight than the title you held.
What does the deputy executive director interview process look like?
Most processes involve an initial screening call, followed by one or two rounds with a panel that typically includes the executive director, senior staff, and sometimes board members. Expect scenario-based questions about managing staff conflict, budget shortfalls, or stakeholder pressure. A final round often includes a brief presentation or strategic exercise to assess how you think at an organizational level.
Where can I find and apply to deputy executive director jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy executive director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your sector and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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