Digital Content Creator

Digital Content Creator Full‑time | Location: Manhattan | Department: Creative Communications | Salary: $50,000 – $75,000. Overview The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. Former Mayor Eric Adams served as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The administration focuses on efficient services, economic growth, reducing inequality, improving safety, and affordable housing. Team Overview The Mayor’s Office Creative Communications team generates digital content that represents Mayoral policy. The team uses digital media to tell the city’s story through live social media coverage, photos, videos, graphics, etc. Responsibilities Assist with daily social media content creation for multiple platforms and voices, focusing on @nycgov, @nycmayor, and @nycmayorsoffice Instagram channels. Collaborate on multiple projects across accounts with key team members, city agencies, and external partners. Support social media video content production and editing. Create Instagram infographic carousels using established templates for each brand. Transform substantive, complex government announcements into engaging content. Monitor and forecast internet trends and identify leveraging opportunities. Work closely with the social media lead to ideate and execute high‑performing posts and recurring series. Qualifications Experience shooting and editing short‑form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Proficiency in Premiere Pro or equivalent for video editing. Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Express. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least two years of experience in administration, research, management, analytical work, community work or community activities. A four‑year high‑school diploma (or equivalent) and at least six years of experience as described in 1. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and/or experience; all candidates must have at least one year of experience in administration, research, management, analytical work, community work or community activities. Preferred Skills Background in political communications, marketing, or social media. 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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss applicability 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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr