Job Description

The Press and Digital Assistant reports to the Communications Director and is responsible for supporting the administrative operations of the Mayor’s Office of Communications. The Press and Digital Assistant also supports the Office’s goal of managing internal and external communications activities for the mayor. The Press and Digital Assistant must be detail-oriented, work well independently, work well with team members from diverse backgrounds, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Draft and send media advisories, press releases, and ICYMI announcements for City departments
• Draft some of the mayor’s talking points for public and private events, including social media posts as needed
• Support with copy editing daily Q+A, briefing materials, talking points for the Mayor’s public appearance, in a concise and consistent format.
• Manage scheduling for the Communications Director and other Deputies as needed.
• Assist digital team on content creation and special projects as needed, including crafting constituent responses and drafting and publishing blogs and other news and events items on phila.gov.
• Distribute daily press clips on a rotating schedule
• Answer Mayor’s Communications Office’s phone line and help monitor and traffic inquiries to the Office’s press@phila.gov account
• Monitor Mayor’s public correspondence email account
• Support Associate Communications Director on managing the City’s MailChimp account 
• Identify press clips that should be promoted on social media and draft social media posts
• Manage special projects as needed
• Assist Deputy Communications Directors and Associate Communications Director with coordinating logistics for press events

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle simultaneous priority projects and meet established deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment within general policy guidelines
• Ability to work well with different team members and manage lateral reporting relationships
• Ability to be nimble and adjust to fast moving changes on a daily basis
• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate complex concepts
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills
• Ability to anticipate public reaction
• Experience crafting messaging and communications campaigns
• Must be able to work extended hours on an as-needed basis
• Familiarity with, and understanding of, City of Philadelphia municipal operations and departments desired

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, constituent services, and/or campaign communications
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with earned media
• Familiarity with or understanding of local government is preferred
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Additional Information

TO APPLY: INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.

Salary Range: Up to $50,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

*THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE

_PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO PRESENT PROOF OF VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19. _

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx