Job Description

The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Communications/Public Information Office is looking for a Public Information Officer, who should have strong knowledge of New York City, the Bronx, the Criminal Justice System, police issues and crime as well as past experience as a journalist covering these subjects. The Public Information Officer will use their knowledge and experience to assist the Communications Director in handling media requests and disseminating news of the Bronx District Attorneys Office to the media and the public as well as handling internal communications for the Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft press releases

Post items to website and social media, monitor Internet and social media

Draft internal communications such as memos, newsletters

Prepare talking points and presentations for use by District Attorney

Attend court proceedings

Communicate with all levels of office staff, the media, external agencies and the public

All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree and at least five (5) years experience as a journalist covering crime, the criminal justice system and police issues in New York City.

Experience as public information officer or spokesperson within the criminal justice system or relevant entity will be considered.

Excellent writing skills

Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency as well as the media, other city agencies and the public

Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system and police issues and the NYC and Bronx communities

Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments simultaneously

Must be detailed oriented with superior organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access), Powerpoint, HTML, Adobe skills and social media

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.