Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Communications with day-to-day operations of the Communications / Public Information Unit.
• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to communication staff under the direction of the Chief of Communication.
• Handle media inquiries, arrange interviews, organize press conferences.
• Write press releases, external newsletters, and internal communications such as memos, newsletters.
• Prepare speeches, testimony, and PowerPoints for DA.
• Attend court proceedings.
• Accompany DA to events, meetings, and external press conferences.
• Mentor and supervise a staff of (6) staff members.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, or closely related fields.
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent and 8 years of full-time, paid experience in the areas stated in “1” above.

Preferred

• Experience as a journalist covering crime, the criminal justice system, and police issues in New York City for seven to 10 years can be combined with experience as a public information officer or spokesperson role in these areas.
• Knowledge of the diversity and complexity of Bronx County.
• Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system, and the NYC and Bronx communities
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, Zoom, and social media.
• Excellent writing, editing, oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to effectively engage in inter/intra agency collaboration and navigate a variety of systems.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.