| Title: | Community Coordinator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 902-18-1426 |
| Career Opportunity Type: | Professional Staff |
| Department: | Public Information |
| Functional Title: | Public Information Officer |
| Salary Range: | $60,000 |
JOB SUMMARY:
The Public Information Officer 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 Director of Public Information in handling media requests and disseminating news of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office to the media and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Excellent writing skill2. Utilize excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency as
well as the media and other city agencies
3. Strong understanding of the Criminal Justice system and police issues
4. Strong computer skills including command of Microsoft Office and various social media site
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Handle media inquiries and provide complaints, indictments
- Write press releases
- Post items to website and social media site, monitor internet and social media
- Work on call on assigned weekends responding to media requests
- All other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
10. A baccalaureate degree and at least three (3) years’ experience as a journalist covering crime and/or the court
system or police issues
11. Knowledge of New York City
12. Past experience in writing/posting on the web and social media is required
The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
