JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Communications is seeking a candidate to serve as Editor for NYCHA’s monthly, bilingual newspaper distributed to more than 400,000 residents and 12,000 agency employees. The selected candidate will research, report, write and edit the monthly publication. Responsibilities and duties shall include but not be limited to:

1. Report and write about agency events, or events related to agency interests.
2. Coordinate with other agency departments to obtain content.
3. Draft, write and edit columns for agency and government officials.
4. Edit all content.
5. Design pages in Quark; typesetting and photo-editing.
6. Work with business and revenue development units to approve advertising.
7. Negotiate and work with printer on producing the final product, including writing bid specifications.
8. Coordinate revisions for the bilingual edition with the Spanish translator.
9. Draft remarks, speeches and testimonies as needed for agency leaders.
10. Draft, write and edit content for the Web; letters to the editors; op-ed articles, and other material, as needed.

Varied working schedule is required. Candidate must be available on-call as needed beyond the regular work day and on weekends.

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.

1. Candidate should demonstrate substantial experience in journalism and/or producing a periodic publication, and have significant knowledge in covering housing and/or government issues.
2. A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or English.
3. Minimum of eight years journalism experience, including past experience with government , advocacy and/or non-profit work.
4. Familiarity working with or covering New York municipal, state, or federal government policy and legislative issues; experience working/advocating for government and/or public or non-profit service provider.

1. Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills; detail orientation and follow-up skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated record as a self-starter and team-player; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with associates and the public.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and applications (Word, Excel, Access); experience with proofing marks and other related copywriting tools. Must be well versed in the Chicago Manual of Style. Familiarity with graphics and design packages such as Quark, InDesign, Photoshop.

Interested candidates may fax cover letter, resume, to (212) 306-5194,
e-mail to Hr.Recruitment@nycha.nyc.gov or mail to: