Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Digital Communications Associate
$62,868 to $80,000 a year
Posted until October 16, 2026 · posted August 17, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on behalf of the Mayor as the City’s liaison with both labor and management in the private sector.
The office is authorized by Executive Order 38 (February 7, 1967), amended by Executive Order 13 (July 24, 1990).
Read the rest, from the posting
Additionally, OLR administers the Health Benefits Program, Management Benefits Fund, Employee Assistance Program, Work Well NYC, Medicare Part B Reimbursement and Pre-Tax Benefits & Citywide Programs including the Deferred Compensation Plan and NYCE IRA.
In addition to negotiating collective bargaining agreements, OLR serves as a resource to agencies with regard to workforce labor issues and works with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) to pursue innovations in a variety of areas, particularly regarding City health insurance programs.
The staff at OLR assist their fellow agencies in handling personnel and payroll issues, conducting labor-management meetings, representing the City at representation hearings, and handling all employee grievances and arbitration matters while also negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the City's 149 bargaining units.
Within OLR, the newly established Communications Division operates as the strategic engine for building a dedicated public-facing communications apparatus from the ground up.
This position will directly impact the lives of over a million New York City public servants and retirees, helping shape how essential health benefits, wellness initiatives, and labor policies are communicated across the entire municipal workforce.
The Digital Communications Associate will work with the Director of Communications to connect workforce engagement with broader public education, helping New York City constituents understand the vital intersection of labor, public service, and city life— making this an ideal placement for anyone passionate about the modern labor movement and municipal policy.
Job Summary:
- Content Creation & Copywriting: Drafting, editing, and formatting materials for blogs, newsletters, and social platforms.
- Social Media Management: Scheduling posts across platforms, monitoring audience comments, and ensuring consistent brand voice.
- Digital Analytics: Tracking metrics using tools like Google Analytics or platform dashboards to evaluate campaign performance.
- Email Marketing: Designing and sending newsletters for health and employee benefits externally, as well as internal OLR communication newsletters.
- Website/Intranet Updates: Refreshing site visuals and content, uploading publications, and optimizing pages for digital engagement and user experience.
- Graphic/Multimedia Design: Oversee the creation of infographics and short-form video content to help simplify complex health plan details and agency updates for a general audience.
- Internal Communications:. Assist with the planning of internal events (staff meetings, State of the Agency, etc.) as necessary.
Skills they'd like
Candidates need to have at least one additional year of full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising.
Candidates should be proficient in graphic design and marketing tools.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
How to apply, from the posting
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
CITY EMPLOYEES: Apply through Employee Self Service (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess
ALL OTHER APPLICANTS: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers
SEARCH FOR JOB ID# 793267
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IN NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.